Symptoms and types of mania A person experiencing mania or a
manic episode may present with the following symptoms: -
Elevated mood. The person feels extremely ‘high’, happy and full
of energy; he or she may describe the experience as feeling on
top of the world and invincible. The person may shift rapidly
from an elevated, happy mood to being angry and irritable if
thwarted. - Increased energy and overactivity. The person may
have great difficulty remaining still. - Reduced need for sleep
or food. The person may be too active to eat or sleep. -
Irritability. A person in a hypomanic or manic state may become
angry and irritated with those who disagree with or dismiss his
or her sometimes unrealistic plans or ideas. - Rapid thinking
and speech. The person’s thoughts and speech are more rapid than
usual. - Grandiose plans and beliefs. It is quite common for a
person in a hypomanic or manic state to believe that he or she
is unusually talented or gifted or has special friendships with
people in power. For exampl