Signs that someone with Bipolar might be having a Manic episode.

Signs that someone with Bipolar might be having a Manic episode.

The early warning signs of mania are typically labeled hypomania and often result in feelings of euphoria and power. This phase of a manic episode requires early intervention. 

Common warning signs of an impending manic episode include the following:

Increased energy or a sense of restlessness
Decreased need for sleep
Rapid, pressured speech (cant stop talking)
Inappropriate/impulsive speech or behaviors like being overly honest and open
Overspending on shopping sprees, vacations, and so on
Taking on many new tasks and projects thinking of and entering into lots of schemes and grand ideas
Increased sexuality, possibly including inappropriate sexual behavior or promiscuity
Impaired concentration
Racing thoughts, typically jumping from idea to idea (flight of ideas)
Excitability or irritability
Anger or hostility
Inflated self-esteem feeling like one is special or better than others having special powers or insights (commonly referred to as grandiosity)


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