A manic phase is a period associated with bipolar disorder characterized by an abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable mood, along with increased energy and activity levels. This phase can significantly impact a person’s thoughts, behaviour, and functioning.
Some of the characteristics of a manic phase include:
- Elevated mood, happy or overjoyed
- Irritable or agitated
- Increased energy and activity levels
- Not feeling like sleeping
- Racing thoughts, making it difficult to focus.
- Talkativeness or speaking more rapidly than usual.
- Impulsivity and risk-taking behaviour that could include spending sprees or unwise business decisions.
- Having an inflated sense of self-esteem or grandiosity
- Being easily distracted.
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