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How is the manic episode of bipolar?

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Abnormally perisitently elevated expansive or irritable mood abnormally and persistently increased goal directed energy lasting at least 1 week or any duration if it lead to hospitalization, 3 or more of [grandiosity, decreased need for sleep, more talkative, racing thoughts, distractability, increased activity, increased risky behavior], impairs social/occupational status may need hospitalization, no substance or medical condition leading to it. Note that a full manic episode during AD treatment persisting beyond physiologic effect of the AD is evidence for manic episode and bipolar I diagnosis


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