Mania

Mania  :

Mania is a psychological condition that causes a person to experience unreasonable euphoria, very intense moods, hyperactivity, and delusions. Mania (or manic episodes) is a common symptom of bipolar disorder.

Clinical Features:

• 1)feeling very happy, elated or overjoyed.
• 2)talking very quickly.
• 3)feeling full of energy.
• 4)feeling self-important.
• 5)feeling full of great new ideas and having 6)important plans.
• 7)being easily distracted.
• 8)being easily irritated or agitated.
• 9)being delusional, having hallucinations and 10)disturbed or illogical thinking.

Investigations:

• 1)Young mania Rating scale
• 2) ICD 10 Diagnostic tools 

Rx: 

• Reassurance 
  
• CBT(Cognative bhavioral therapy)
  
• Psychological therapy
  

1. Tab.Halopid(Haloperidol)(5mg)

• 1+0+1..........1 month

2.Perkinil(procyclidine )(5mg)

• 1+0+1...........1 month 

To prevention of relapse

Tab.Valex (Sodium valporic acid)(200mg)

• 1+0+1........ continue

OR 

Tab.Lithin(Lithium carbonate)(400mg)

• 0+0+1.........continue

Advice: 

• Maintain a stable sleep pattern. 
• Stay on a daily routine.
• Set realistic goals. 
• Do not use alcohol or illegal drugs. 
• Get help from family and friends. 
• Reduce stress at home and at work. 
• Keep track of your mood every day. 
• Continue treatment.