A hypomanic episode is milder than a manic episode. It is characterized by a period of unusually and persistently high, expansive, or irritable mood along with a significant and continuous increase in activity or energy, lasting for at least 4 consecutive days and being present most of the day, almost every day. 3 of the following are present during the period of increased energy or activity:
Inflated self-esteem.
Decreased need for sleep
More talkative than usual
Flight of ideas
Distractibility
Increase in goal-directed activity.
Excessive involvement in high-risk activity.
The disturbance is not severe enough to cause marked impairment in functioning.
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