How to manage mania?
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Mania is a condition in which you display an over-the-top level of activity or energy, mood or behavior. This elevation must be a change from your usual self and be noticeable by others. Symptoms include feelings of invincibility, lack of sleep, racing thoughts and ideas, rapid talking and having false beliefs or perceptions. How to manage mania? Please leave your comments.
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@pritam Mania is treated with medications, talk therapy, self-management and family and friends support.
Medications
If you have mania only, your healthcare provider may prescribe an antipsychotic medication, such as ariprazole (Abilify), lurasidone (Latuda), olanzapine (Zyprexa), quetiapine (Seroquel) or risperridone (Risperdal).
If you have mania as part of a mood disorder, your provider may add a mood stabilizer. Some examples include lithium, valproate (Depakote) and carbamazepine (Tegretol). (If you’re pregnant or plan to become pregnant, let your provider know. Valproate can increase the chance of birth defects and learning disabilities and shouldn’t be prescribed to individuals who are able to become pregnant.)