Manic phase

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. 

Learn More: 

• Navigating Parenthood with a Mental Illness 
• Mood Society 
• Canadian Psychological Association