This is the second post in my series on mania or, as I call it, “Up.” On the surface, “up” looks fairly straightforward, as this rough guide illustrates:
- Splashing naked in a public fountain - mania.
- Dancing on tables, out of character - hypomania.
- Dancing on tables, part of your baseline personality - hyperthymic (ie naturally upbeat).
- Standing on your chair letting out a war whoop during the Final Four - exuberance.
- Wanting to run over all the shoppers in Walmart with your cart -...

