How do I tell if someone has mania?

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Dr Paul Ang

General Practitioner

Mania, known as manic syndrome, is a syndrome whereby the person will have abnormal elevated arousal, affect and exceptionally boundless energy. It can also include various times of great excitement, delusion and euphoria. Mania is a symptom that has various mental health conditions e.g. bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder and so on.
Imagine someone who talks fast, walks fast, cannot sit still and doesn't require any sleep. At regular times, it can come together with crazy spending habits or sexual habits.

This condition can be quite serious and should be seen by a GP with special interest in mental health or psychiatrist early.

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