According to DSM-IV, mixed episodes may be characterized by the "dysphoric" type of this condition.
This condition holds for a score above 5 on the Altman Self-Rating scale, while eleven questions scored from 0 to 4 are used to diagnose it on Young's scale. Hyperthymia may be misdiagnosed as a mild form of it. According to DSM-IV, mixed episodes may be characterized by the "dysphoric" type of this condition. Whether or not the unipolar form of this condition exists is still debated. The so-called "flight of ideas," or pressured speech, is common in people experiencing this condition. Diagnosis of bipolar disorder I usually requires at least one instance of this condition. In bipolar patients, it alternates with depression. For 10 points, name this behavior of extremely elevated activity and mood.
This condition holds for a score above 5 on the Altman Self-Rating scale, while eleven questions scored from 0 to 4 are used to diagnose it on Young's scale.
mania [or manic activity; or word forms; prompt on bipolar disorder before it is read]