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Mania (from Greek μανία from μαίνομαι - mainomai , "to rage, to be furious") is a state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood, arousal, and/ or energy levels, which is a criterion for certai...
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Manic Behavior - Learn more about this depressive illness. What are the behavior patterns and symptoms? Hear from a sufferer. ... You are here: Life Challenges >> Learn More About Manic Depression. >> Manic Behavior...
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Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, ... Extreme changes in energy, activity, sleep, and behavior go along with these changes in mood. It is possible for someone with bipolar disorder to experience a long-lasting period of unstable moods rather than discrete episodes of depression or mania.
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Detailed information on manic depression, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment ... Recognizing the varied and extreme mood swings associated with manic depression is crucial in obtaining effective treatment, and avoiding the potentially painful consequences of the reckless, manic behavior.
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CONCLUSION: Lithium maintenance is associated with sustained reduction of suicidal acts in manic-depressive disorders. Treatment discontinuation, particularly abruptly, led to early affective morbidity and suicidal behavior.
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Chronic behavior that appears somewhat similar to manic behavior is more likely ADHD or evidence of personality problem. ... An early sign of manic-depressive illness may be hypomania--a state in which the person shows a high level of energy, excessive moodiness or irritability, and impulsive or reckless behavior.
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Bipolar (Manic-Depressive) Disorder. ... The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Ski... ... Surviving Manic Depression: A Manual on Bipolar Disorder for Patients, Families, and Providers; (An important book);
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manic behavior and thoughts but seldom went into a state of depression. It had been a long time since she struggled with life-threatening issues such as suicide. Like most of us counselors, Marie had done a lot of therapy and work on her own issues.
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1. How can I prevent manic episodes from occurring? ... 2. Can you help me figure out what triggers my manic episodes? ... I can tell I'm becoming manic when:
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Going to an emergency room may be appropriate, depending on how extreme the manic behavior is. Keep a notebook just for recording manic (and depressive) symptoms. ... Is he restlessly searching for ways to work off extra energy? Washing the car every day? Make note of this manic behavior.
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