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hypomanic

hypomanic

9.3
A person having short periods of very high energy and excitement, less extreme than mania
  • noun
  • /ˌhaɪpəˈmænɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hipomaníaco
  • After weeks of feeling lethargic, he unexpectedly shifted to a hypomanic state, filled with energy and ideas for new ventures.

Examples

  • During his hypomanic phase, he felt an unusual surge of creativity and was able to complete multiple projects in a short time.

  • Or paralyzed and unable to accomplish anything, especially not the million incredible things you dreamed up when you were just straight hypomanic and everything was great, and you needed seven drinks and a handful of Benadryl just to fall asleep.

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  • Bipolar IIs are known as rapid cyclers, which can have cycles within a short period of time, even within the same day; they have more tendencies to be depressed rather than hypomanic.

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  • The hypomanic person often exhibits increased energy levels, which can make social interactions seem more lively and exciting.

Antonyms

depressive
  • Specialized
4 7.4

A person who has long, deep sadness that affects daily life

How Energetic

manic
  • Specialized
69 7.4
hypomanic
  • Specialized
9.3
energetic
93 1.6
cheerful
111 1.0

Surface Forms

hypomanic singular
hypomanics plural

Morphology

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

The noun is a zero-derived use of the adjective 'hypomanic' to refer to a person in that state, which is closely related but somewhat specialized.

Etymology

Hypomanic comes from Greek parts: the prefix hypo- meaning 'under' or 'less' and mania meaning 'madness' or 'frenzy'. So a hypomanic is a person who is in a milder, 'less than mania' phase of high energy and excitement.