hypomania

[hahy-puh-mey-nee-uh, -meyn-yuh]

noun

Psychiatry.

1. a mania of low intensity.

hypomania

/ ˌhaɪpəʊˈmeɪnɪə, ˌhaɪpəʊˈmænɪk /

noun

1. psychiatry an abnormal condition of extreme excitement, milder than mania but characterized by great optimism and overactivity and often by reckless spending of money

Other Word Forms

• hypomanic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypomania¹

First recorded in 1880–85; hypo- + -mania

Example Sentences

Bipolar II lowered the threshold for diagnosis from mania to hypomania, a boost in mood but a milder one.

From Slate

While there are several types of the disorder — the most common being bipolar I disorder, characterized by manic episodes, and bipolar II, which involves hypomania and a greater tendency towards depression — most patients are prescribed mood stabilizers or antipsychotics.

From Salon

What distinguishes “hypomania’ from a high energy personality?

From Salon

With Trump, in my opinion, we are seeing this second, very unhealthy and dangerous manifestation of hypomania.

From Salon

There is also something else very concerning and potentially quite dangerous about hypomania.

From Salon