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Description of Mania

According to dictionary definition  DefinitionAccording to dictionary definition  Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness. People who have it go through unusual mood changes. They go from very happy, €˜up, €™ and active to very sad and hopeless, €˜down, €™ and inactive, and then back again. They often have normal moods in between. The up feeling is called mania. The down feeling is depression.  Signs and SymptomsAccording to dictionary definition  Common symptoms of mania include:1. Sudden happiness2. Sudden sadness3. Frequent mood swings4. Inappropriate social behavior5. Increased sexual desire  Causes and Risk FactorsAccording to dictionary definition  The causes of bipolar disorder are not always clear. However, common risk factors are:1. Hereditary2. Abnormal brain structure and function3. Often starts in late teens or early adult years  InvestigationsAccording to dictionary definition  A medical checkup can rule out other illnesses that might cause your mood changes.  TreatmentAccording to dictionary definition  Treatments to control symptoms include:1. Medicine2. Talk therapy  NIH: National Institute of Mental Health