Definitions of
mania on the
Web:
- an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or
action
- a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the
victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
- Mania describes a medical condition characterised by
severely elevated mood. Mania is most usually associated with bipolar
disorder, where episodes of mania may cyclically alternate with episodes of
depression. (Note: not all mania can be classified as bipolar disorder as
mania may result from other diseases or causes. mania - however bipolar
disorder is the 'classic' manic disease).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mania
- The English suffix -mania denotes an obsession or
madness towards something; a mania. The suffix is used in some medical terms
denoting mental disorders. It has also entered standard English and is affixed
to many different words to denote enthusiasm or obsession with that subject.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/-mania
- In Greek mythology, Mania ("insanity") was the
personification of insanity.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mania_(mythology)
- A mood disorder characterized by excessive elation or
irritability, hyperactivity, poor concentration and accelerated thinking and
speaking, and resulting in impaired judgement. Mania is seen in major
disorders involving disturbance of mood and in organic mental
disorders.(return to top)
www.longislandpsych.org/PatientRes/ImptTerms/ImptTerms.html
- a mood disorder which may be characterized by extreme
elation, impulsivity, irritability, rapid speech, nervousness,
distractibility, and/or poor judgment.
www.frankfordhospitals.org/healthinfo/adult/mentalhealth/glossary.html
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- An emotional disorder characterized by euphoria or
irritability, rapid speech, fleeting thoughts, insomnia, poor attention span,
grandiosity, and poor judgment; usually occurs in bipolar disorder. Positive
symptoms of psychosis may also be present.
www.indianpsychiatry.com/Glossary.htm
- A state of extreme overactivity and high mood. It is
seen as the opposite of depression. See our leaflets on Manic Depression
(Bipolar Disorder) and Medications for Mania for further information.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/info/glosConds.htm
- Period of behavior characterized by predominantly
elevated, expansive mood, either euphoric or irritable, with a duration of at
least one week. Accompanying behaviors may include increased activity,
restlessness, talkativeness, flight of ideas, feeling of racing thoughts,
grandiosity, decreased sleep time, short attention span, buying sprees, sexual
indiscretion, and inappropriate laughing, joking, or punning.
www.dphilpotlaw.com/html/glossary.html
- popular name of insanity; in psychiatry, as a science,
it means a state of lifted spirits and anxiety
library.thinkquest.org/C0115926/glosary.htm
- a mental disorder characterized by extreme excitement,
happiness, overactivity, and agitation; usually refers to the high of the
highs and lows experienced in manic-depressive disorder
www.american-depot.com/services/resources_gl_m.asp
- means a mental disorder that involves extreme optimism
and excessive energy, often accompanied by uncontrollable irritability and
anger.
www.a2zpsychology.com/psychology_guide/mental_illness_terminology.htm
- Usually occurs as a phase of bipolar disorder. Attacks
first appear before age 30. Key symptoms: abnormally over-active and
energetic, impulsive, elated, grandiose, outbursts of inappropriate
irritation, anger, laughter, rapid pressured speech, being ‘everybody’s
friend." May spend money recklessly. Judgment of what is harmful to the
subject is impaired. Severe mania lasts from a few days to several months and
if untreated, may lead to social disruption and violence.
www.jibc.bc.ca/police/main/PIIMIC/Glossary/glossary/m.htm
- A mood disorder characterized by an intense feeling of
elation or irritability and rapidly changing moods (mood lability), often
accompanied by increased activity, rapid speech or distractibility.
www.schizophrenicpen.com/def2.html
- A mental disorder characterized by excessive
excitement. A form of psychosis with exalted feelings, delusions of grandeur,
elevated mood, psychomotor over-activity and overproduction of ideas.
www.mindsci-clinic.com/neuro_jargon.htm
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