Mania

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Description

Mania is a Mood disorder characterized by abnormal, excessive cheerfulness and elation.

 

Symptoms of Mania

Nervous System

 An individual is deemed to be "manic" if any three of these symptoms are present:

 Excessive self-esteem or grandiosity.

 Reduced Sleep requirement.

 Extreme talkativeness (including excessive telephoning).

 Extremely rapid flight of thoughts together with the subjective feeling that the mind is "racing".

 Lack of Concentration (easily distracted).

 Euphoria is one of the primary manifestations of Mania.

 Increase in social or work-oriented activities.

 Increased Irritability.

 Poor judgement - e.g. misguided business decisions, spending sprees or an increase in sexual indiscretions.

 

These Substances may Alleviate Mania

Amino Acids

 Amino Acids - Branched Chain (BCAAs) (60 grams per day) may alleviate Mania.  [1]

 Tryptophan may alleviate Mania.  [2]

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