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Mania Symptoms and Diagnosis
 There's more to mania than just a mood bursting with wild excitement, flamboyant behavior, or a boiling temper. There are other symptoms of a manic episode that can be seriously problematic.
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| Mania, Manic, Maniac
 In Batman comics and media, The Joker is portrayed as a classic maniac. Jack the Ripper may be the archetypal homicidal maniac. The unfortunate thing is that the words mania, manic and maniac are often thought of as interchangeable - even when talking about bipolar mania or a bipolar manic episode. But they are not equivalent. It's time to set the record straight on these three words.
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| Red Flag Warning Signs of Mania
If you or someone you know has bipolar disorder, you should be aware of warning signs of an impending manic episode. By learning these early indicators, red flags will go up before a loved one rockets into a self-destructive whirlwind of mania.
| Lithium Side Effects
Lithium has been shown to be an effective mood stabilizer for people with bipolar disorder, but like other bipolar medications, it has potential side effects, and some can be serious, especially when they indicate an overdose. If you or a loved one are taking lithium, please review the side effects so you know what you should notice if they occur.
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