People who experience manic episodes often describe the sense of being overwhelmed by the intensity of life. This can interfere with careful and thoughtful deliberation, replacing it with impulsive ...

In bipolar I disorder, the onset of a manic, psychotic episode often represents the most destabilizing aspect of the illness. Judging from my clinical observations, mania alone, without psychosis, ...

Manic episodes are like whirlwinds, sweeping people into states of extreme energy, heightened moods, or intense irritability.

Mania is a drastic change in someone’s behavior that affects their ability to function in daily life over a certain period of time. Mania is a feature of several mental health diagnoses, such as ...