Manic episode is characterized by elevated mood, increases activity, increased talkativeness, decreased need for sleep, grandiosity, distractibility and patients may also develop psychotic symptoms.
Aetiology: Neurotransmitter disturbances especially dopamine and serotonin.
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Psychological and social and environmental stresses are also known to precipitate the episodes.
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It is heritable disorders as genetics play a part in occurrence.
Treatment
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Mood stabilizers
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Antidepressants
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Antipsychotics
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Psychotherapies.