Mania is a defining feature of bipolar disorder. As a result, the condition often includes mood swings between periods of depression and manic episodes that interfere with a patient's cognitive functioning. Medication is the most common treatment for mania.
It's pretty common for someone to say, "You're deluded," when you believe something the other person doesn't believe. For example, if I were to say that I'm sure store-bought tomatoes are as good as home-grown, you might well tell me I'm deluded (or that I've never tasted a home-grown tomato). However, if I believed home-grown tomatoes…
Lene Andersen, Health Guide, commented on Bipolar Disorder:… feeling wonderful all the time. Finally a side effect that seems (within reason) somewhat…
John McManamy, Health Guide, commented on "Up," A New Series: First "Up": Mania Hey, Merely Me. The link doesn't take me to the post. Or do I need another coffee?
Marcia Purse, Health Guide, answered My wife is Bipolar 2 and and we have… If her mother realizes that this is a serious situation, it might indeed be…
Marcia Purse, Health Guide, commented on What Are Delusions? Karen, the presence of psychotic features such as delusions automatically rules out bipolar II…