Knowra Hypomania Hypomania Hypomania is a distinct period of elevated, expansive, or irritable mood with increased activity or energy. It is less severe than mania and does not cause marked impairment or require hospitalization.
Bipolar II disorder : A mood disorder defined by at least one hypomanic episode and at least one major depressive episode, without a manic episode. Hypomanic episodes are one of the defining features of this diagnosis.
Mood : A sustained emotional state that influences how a person experiences and responds to events. A persistent mood shift is central to the definition of hypomania.
Bipolar disorder : A group of mood disorders involving episodes of depression and elevated or irritable mood. Hypomania occurs within the broader family of bipolar disorders.
Impulsivity : A tendency to act quickly without adequately considering consequences. Hypomanic increases in activity can be accompanied by unusually rapid or risky decisions.
Differential diagnosis : The process of distinguishing a condition from other disorders or causes with similar features. Similar changes in mood and activity can arise from several psychiatric or medical causes.
Manic episode : A period of abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and increased activity that causes marked impairment, requires hospitalization, or includes psychosis. Its greater severity and consequences distinguish mania from hypomania.
Energy : A person’s capacity for physical or mental activity, influenced by sleep, health, and psychological state. Increased energy often accompanies the heightened activity of hypomania.
Mood chart : A record of mood, sleep, energy, and related symptoms tracked over time. Tracking patterns can help clinicians assess whether elevated periods form distinct episodes.
Risk-taking : Behavior that exposes a person to possible harm or loss in pursuit of a desired outcome. Risky spending, sexual behavior, or other choices may emerge during hypomania.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder : A neurodevelopmental disorder involving persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Its lifelong activity and attention symptoms can resemble some hypomanic features.
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