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  1. hypomanic
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  3. I have always been diagnosed as hypomanic rather than manic, Quotes are from Wikipedia unless otherwise stated
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  5. "Hypomania (literally, below mania) is a mood state characterized by
  6. persistent and pervasive elevated (euphoric) or irritable mood,
  7. as well as thoughts and behaviors that are consistent with such a mood state.
  8. Individuals in a hypomanic state have a decreased need for sleep,
  9. are extremely outgoing and competitive, and have a great deal of energy.
  10. However, unlike with full mania, those with hypomanic systems are fully functioning, and are often
  11. actually more productive than usual.
  12. Specifically, hypomania is distinguished from mania by the absence of psychotic symptoms
  13. and by its lower degree of impact on functioning."
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