Author Archives: Sheila Wilson

Manic Episodes

Manic episodes are the defining symptoms of bipolar I disorder. The characteristics of manic episodes are described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) which is the book used to diagnose mental illnesses. Continue reading

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Are There Such Things As Manic Attacks?

The term manic attacks is not commonly used by mental health professionals. Manic episodes, mania, and episodes of mania are typical terms used to describe periods of mania. Continue reading

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