Bi Polar — Disorder Symptoms

A manic episode is a period of abnormally elevated or irritable mood that is severe enough to cause impairment in daily functioning. Hypomania is a less severe form of mania that does not typically cause the same level of social or occupational disruption.

Bipolar Disorder - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) bi polar disorder symptoms

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. These shifts involve episodes of "up" behavior (mania or hypomania) and "down" periods (depression). A manic episode is a period of abnormally