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hypomanic

hypomanic

1 8.7
Having short periods of very high energy and excitement, less extreme than mania
  • adjective
  • /ˌhaɪpəˈmænɪk/
  • Specialized
: hipomaníaco
  • During his hypomanic episode, he felt an overwhelming surge of energy and excitement.
  • hypomanic episodes

They, their brain feels good in terms of memory, concentration, motivation, all of those things, but they're not hypomanic anymore.

Examples

  • She completed multiple projects in just a week because of her hypomanic state.

  • Recurrent hypomanic and subclinical episodes of depression.

    Academic text (2012)
  • I haven't been hypomanic in years, maybe 8, just on and off depressed.

    Blog text (21)
  • They, their brain feels good in terms of memory, concentration, motivation, all of those things, but they're not hypomanic anymore.

  • Depressive episodes and less severe manic symptoms, classed as hypomanic episodes: Cyclothymia.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Bipolar II disorder is characterized by hypomanic episodes, while Bipolar I disorder is characterized by manic episodes.

    Blog text (18)
  • And there were certain facts I wanted people to know, whether because they were important, like that three times as many days are spent in a depressive state than in a hypomanic or manic state for the bipolar person, or intriguing, like India having the lowest rate of bipolar by far among countries, or that...

    Blog text (11)
  • Bipolar I refers to individuals who experience depression alternating with out-of-control or psychotic mania, and Bipolar II refers to those who suffer depression and experience hypomanic episodes without loss of control or psychosis.

    Academic text (2005)
  • The literature on affective and somatic disorders in Arab countries seems to lack mood symptoms for both depressed and manic or hypomanic clients (Al-Issa, 1995; El-Islam, 1989, 1994).

    Academic text (2000)
  • In his hypomanic phases, he often stayed awake late at night, buzzing with ideas and enthusiasm.

Synonyms

hyper
vshypomanic
56 4.2

Feeling very energetic and unable to sit still

is a clinical upbeat state that is less extreme than mania
feverish
vshypomanic
9 3.8

Full of strong excitement and hurried activity

is a heightened but generally milder clinical activation than mania
overexcited
vshypomanic
6 4.3

Too active and noisy because of strong feelings

is an elevated mood that is energetic yet not unreasonably excessive
high on life
vshypomanic
  • Slang
3 7.5

Feeling very happy and excited for no clear reason

is a clinical elevated mood that is less intense than full mania
rhapsodic
vshypomanic
2 8.1

Feeling or showing very strong excitement and joy

is an elevated clinical state that is not as extreme as mania
overenthusiastic
vshypomanic
1 4.2

Feeling too excited or eager in a way that bothers other people

is a clinical high energy state that is not as extreme or unreasonable
adrenalized
vshypomanic
  • Informal
1 7.0

Filled with a sudden rush of excitement and energy

is a clinical uplift that is typically less sudden and extreme
overexuberant
vshypomanic
1 7.5

Being very lively or excited in a way that feels too much

is a raised energy state that is notable but not excessive like mania
hyperenergetic
vshypomanic
1 7.5

Very active and moving around a lot

is a raised energy state that stays below full manic intensity
hyperexcitable
vshypomanic
1 8.1

Easily excited and likely to react strongly to small sounds or activity

is an elevated but steadier energy level rather than reactive excess
in a hyp mood
vshypomanic
  • Neologism
9.9

Feeling very energetic and excited

is a clinical elevated mood less extreme than full mania

Antonyms

445 3.5

Feeling very sad and without hope

How Energetic

manic
  • Specialized
68 7.4
hypomanic
  • Specialized
1 8.7
energetic
88 1.6
upbeat
76 3.8
cheerful
99 1.0
calm
680 1.0
lethargic
15 5.3

Surface Forms

hypomanic positive

Morphology

hypomanic = manic (semi-transparent) = hypo + manic

The word is formed transparently from the adjective 'manic' plus the technical prefix 'hypo-', but the psychiatric sense is specialized enough that it is only semi-transparent.

Etymology

Hypomanic comes from Greek parts: the prefix hypo- meaning 'under' or 'less' and mania meaning 'madness' or 'frenzy'. So hypomanic describes a milder, 'less than mania' state of unusually high energy and activity.