10 Mania Symptoms
1. Grandiosity
Those who experience grandiosity often display a sense of superiority. This means that they exaggerate their importance, knowledge, and identity. Estimates show that about 66% of those with bipolar I disorder will experience grandiose delusions at one point during their course of illness. Grandiosity is also seen among those with substance abuse disorders, personality disorders, and schizophrenia. Although a common symptom of mania, it does not occur in all individuals with bipolar disorder. Some examples of grandiosity include boasting, exaggerating one’s achievements, treating others with contempt, thinking common rules do not apply to themselves, quick to anger if challenged, not caring if their behavior hurts or affects others, and believing themselves to be more intelligent or superior to others.
