Maniais defined as periods of elevated mood, excitement, grandiosity, impulsivity, irritability, and exaggerated activity.
Instead, people who experience mania without accompanying episodes of depression would be diagnosed with bipolar I disorder.
Such variations can be explained by the differing definitions of unipolar mania utilized by researchers.
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People with unipolar mania also appear to experience less suicidality andrapid cyclingthan those with bipolar mania.
The DSM-5-TR suggests that people who experience manic episodes without depression should be diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder.
A healthcare provider must also rule out other mental health conditions such asschizophrenia,schizoaffective disorder, orschizophreniform disorder.
Unipolar mania is connected to a lower rate of suicidality, less anxiety, and less substance use.
Causes of Unipolar Mania
The exact causes of unipolar mania are not well understood.
Treatment for Unipolar Mania
Bipolar 1 disorder is typically treated with medications and therapy.
Psychoeducation and support groups can also be essential components of treatment.
Medications often used to treat the condition include mood stabilizers and antipsychotics.
Appropriate treatment may help reduce the frequency and severity of manic episodes.
Taking your medication may help you minimize or avoid mood episodes.
For example, you might note how you feel each day and the events that contributed to those feelings.
This record can help you start noticing patterns you might not otherwise spot.
Triggers that might affect you include consuming alcohol, not getting enough sleep, or interpersonal stress.
If you’ve experienced a manic episode, don’t stop taking your medication.
Abruptly stopping your medication might contribute to another manic episode or contribute to worsening symptoms.
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