Mania and Hypomania

Mania and Hypomania is when you have lots of energy and feel really hyper for a period of time. It's not like normal excitment you might feel -- it's really intense and can go on for weeks. Hypomania is a milder form of mania, it can still affect your life, but if might feel less intense and doen't last as long. Some people like the feeling that come up during and episode and don't want it to stop. But it can also be really distressing. Mania and Hypomania can happen on their own, but they can also be connected to other mental health conditions like bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder.