Manic Attack – Signs and Symptoms
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D-Distractibility
I-Indiscretion
G-Grandiosity
F-Flight of Ideas
A-Activity Increase
S-Sleep Deficit
The above signs would be indicative of a patient experiencing a manic episode. A manic episode is a state in which the patient experiences abnormally elevated mood, typically lasting at least one week. Think of a dog ‘manically’ digging for a bone.
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