manifestations of mania
References 1. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders.
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Since publication of the first Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM in ,1 the diagnosis of manic and hypomanic symptoms has evolved significantly. This evolution has changed my approach to patients who exhibit these symptoms, which include increased goal-directed activity, decreased need for sleep, and racing thoughts. Here I outline these diagnostic manifestations of mania in each edition of the DSM and discuss their therapeutic importance and the possibility of future changes. DSM-I described manic symptoms as having psychotic features.
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It described manic features that do not meet criteria for a manic episode. Future versions of the DSM could include the varying durations of different manic or hypomanic symptoms in the same patient. Continue to: Racing thoughts without]
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