When an individual suffers from a manic episode, they feel euphoric and irritable for at least a week. Some of the most common symptoms of a manic episode are:
Considerable boost in energy leading to restlessness
Unable to concentrate and thus easily distracted
Visible signs of Insomnia
Racing thoughts thus rapidly switching between ideas
Lack of judgment
Exhibits an aggressive behavior
The symptoms of hypomania are similar to mania but are in general less severe and of shorter duration. If an individual suffers from hypomania, hospitalization isn’t required and there’s negligible functional impairment.