Mania
Mania is a syndrome in
which you have extreme, long-term
mood swings, emotions, energy level,
or level of activity. This elevated degree of physical
and mental activity, as well as your behavior, must be
a deviation from your ordinary self and noticeable to others.
MANIA
Mania is a syndrome in which you have extreme, long-term mood swings, emotions, energy level, or level of activity. This elevated degree of physical and mental activity, as well as your behavior, must be a deviation from your ordinary self and noticeable to others.
What does a manic episode imply?
A manic episode is a period during which you experience
one or more mania symptoms and meet the criteria for a manic episode.
You may need to be admitted to the hospital in some situations.
SYMPTOMS & CAUSES OF MANIA
Symptoms
Having an excessive amount of activity or energy.
Feeling ecstatic, or delighted.
Even if you don't sleep or only get a few hours of sleep, you'll feel rested.
Having an exaggerated sense of self-worth and believing that you are unstoppable.
Being a little more chatty than usual.
Being readily distracted by things that are unimportant or unrelated to the task at hand.
Being entirely absorbed in and obsessed with a certain activity.
Pacing around your house or business or fidgeting while sitting with no apparent aim.
Exhibiting impulsive behavior that can lead to unwise decisions, such as shopping binges or risky business investments.
Having a lot of thoughts on a variety of topics at once.
Causes
History of the family. You have a higher probability of acquiring mania if you have a family member who suffers from bipolar disorder.
However, this isn't certain. Even if other family members have, you may never get mania.
A pharmaceutical (such as some antidepressants), alcohol, or recreational drug side effects.
A major life transition, such as a divorce, a move, or the death of a loved one.
Sleep disturbances or sleep deprivation. Difficult living conditions, such as trauma or abuse, as well as problems with housing, finances, or loneliness.
An unwillingness to cope with a high amount of stress.
A chemical imbalance in the brain.
What are the treatments for mania?
If you simply experience mania, your doctor may prescribe an antipsychotic
such as aripiprazole (abilify®), lurasidone (latuda®), olanzapine (zyprexa®),
quetiapine (seroquel®), or risperidone (risperdal®).
a mood stabilizer may be used if you experience mania as part of a mood
disorder. Lithium, valproate (depakote®), and carbamazepine (tegretol®) are
some examples of these medications. Antidepressants may be administered in
some cases. (inform your therapist if you're expecting a child or plan to
become pregnant.) valproate can cause birth abnormalities and intellectual
problems, thus women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant should
avoid using it.
Talk Therapy or Psychotherapy -
a multitude of strategies are used in psychotherapy. During psychotherapy,
you'll meet with a therapist to identify and treat issues that may be causing
your mania and/or depression (if you have bipolar i disorder).
Other Treatment -
for patients suffering from acute mania or depression, electroconvulsive
treatment (ect) may be recommended in some circumstances (if bipolar). Ect
involves delivering a little amount of electric current to your brain for a short period.
CONCLUSION:
Although mania cannot always be ignored, you may establish a plan to better control your symptoms and prevent them from worsening if you suspect a manic episode is about to begin. This is a lifelong sickness if your mania is linked to a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder. Although mania has no cure, it can usually be managed with medication and talk therapy (psychotherapy).
Don't worry, we're here to help. At Dr. Agahi's Clinic, you'll receive the greatest counseling from the best psychologists since we focus on your problems and know how to answer them.