What is dysphoric mania and dysphoria?
This is another name for dysphoria, which is quite a vague term used by some people to characterize mood disorders. The term itself may be confusing as it’s used in different meanings. In general dysphoria is the feeling of being ill at ease, which is very general, as pretty much any illness can be described this way. Some dictionaries define it as a form of anxiety, but they all miss the point, not giving the idea of the way dysphoria is present in the patient. So, while some people use this term to characterize the feelings during a manic episode others may use it for episodes of depression. In fact, because of its vagueness dysphoria really can describe both conditions. Here are the main symptoms of dysphoric mania: • Confusion • Indecisiveness • Loss of sleep • Persecutory delusions • Suicidal or racing thoughts • Aural hallucinations • Grandiosity • Restlessness (physical agitation) • Crying • Trouble making decisions Dysphoric depression perceived by many people as a mixed case i
