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Flashcards in Hypomania/hypomanic episode Deck (4)
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DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA

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  • 3 or more characteristics symptoms lasting at least 4 days
  • Not severe enough to interfere with social or occupational functioning, or include psychotic features
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CLINICAL FEATURES

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  • Similar to mania but less severe
    • Midly elevated, expansive or irritable mood
    • Increased energy and activity
    • Marked feelings of well-being, physical and mental efficiency
    • Increased self-esteem
    • Sociability
    • Talkativeness
    • Over-familiarity
    • Increased sex drive
    • Reduced need for sleep
    • Difficulty focusing on one task alone
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DIFFERENTIALS

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  • Agitated depression
  • OCD/other anxiety disorders
  • Circadian rhythm disorders
  • Substance misuse
  • Physical illness
  • Medication related
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MANAGEMENT

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  • Exclusion other cause with investigation
  • Address psychosocial stressors
  • If sleep disturbance, consider use of hypnotic
  • If prolonged, possible medication management