hypomania

Etiology

• bipolar II disorder

Clinical manifestations

• an episode of illness that resembles mania, but is less intense & less disabling
• euphoric mood
• unrealistic optimism
• increased speech & activity
• decreased need for sleep
• for some, there is increased creativity
  • others evidence poor judgment & impaired function

Differential diagnosis

• in contrast to a manic episode, during a hypomanic episode, functioning is preserved well enough to function at work or socially & does not require hospitalization

More general terms

• sign/symptom