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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
translation icon : 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
37 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
overenthusiastic
vshypomanic
2 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
high on life
vshypomanic
  • Slang
2 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
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
in a hyp mood
vshypomanic
  • Neologism
9.9

Feeling very energetic and excited

is a clinical elevated mood less extreme than full mania
hyperenergetic
vshypomanic
7.5

Very active and moving around a lot

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

Antonyms

441 3.5

Feeling very sad and without hope

How Energetic

manic
  • Specialized
69 7.4
hypomanic
  • Specialized
1 8.7
energetic
93 1.6
upbeat
99 3.8
cheerful
111 1.0
calm
735 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.