Manic+Episode

toc = = = Definition: = A period of excessive euphoria, inflated self-esteem, wild optimism, and hyperactivity, often accompanied by delusions of grandeur and by hostility if activity is blocked. Gen Psych, Chapter 12, Pg. 390

= Examples: = People in a manic state have a temporarily lost touch with reality and frequently have delusions of grandeur along with their euphoric highs. They may waste large sums of money on get-rich-quick schemes. If family members or friends try to stop them, they are likely to become irritable, hostile, enraged, or even dangerous. Quite often, individuals must be hospitalized during manic episodes to protect them and others from the disastrous consequences of their poor judgement.

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