Hypomania Episodes
In contrast to mania, hypomania frequently doesn’t cause issues at work, in the classroom, or in personal relationships. They frequently don’t require inpatient care and don’t persist as long as manic episodes.
When suffering from hypomania, a person may feel extremely motivated and productive yet is unable to detect other mood changes. These elevated levels of activity, emotion, and behavior must differ from one’s typical self and be visible to others.
In addition to being a sign of bipolar disorder, hypomania can also be a sign of other mental health issues. Some factors can trigger a hypomania episode. Among those are a condition or atmosphere that is extremely stimulating, substantial life changes, inadequate sleep, and alcohol or narcotics used for recreational purposes.
One may be in danger of hypomania turning into mania if they do not receive adequate therapy, yet this is not always the case. Since hypomania doesn’t cause severe changes in a person’s activity level and mood, it might be necessary to ask family members and friends to help identify some triggers.
