10 Mania Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
4. Thoughts
Those who know the affected individual well can easily notice the changes in their thought patterns during mania. It can appear to be nonsensical or extremely creative. In nonsensical thinking, their thoughts become disjointed and disoriented. For those who become creative, it is often perceived as an epiphany or “breakthrough.”
They may experience “flight of ideas” and “racing thoughts.” This means that their thoughts flit from one to another. It can also be a rapid stream of thoughts that can become repetitive. These issues also occur in other conditions such as anxiety, schizophrenia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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