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   ma·ni·a

   /ˈmānēə/

   noun

   • 1. mental illness marked by periods of great excitement or euphoria, delusions, and overactivity: "many people suffering from mania do not think anything is wrong" Similar madnessderangementdementiainsanitylunacydementednesspsychosisschizophreniamental illnessdeliriumfrenzyhysteriaravingviolencewildness
   • ▪ an excessive enthusiasm or desire; an obsession: "he had a mania for automobiles" Similar obsessioncompulsionfixationfetishfascinationpreoccupationpassionenthusiasmdesireurgecravingcrazefadrageinformal:thingyenrare:cacoethes

   Word Origin late Middle English: via late Latin from Greek, literally ‘madness’, from mainesthai ‘be mad’.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › maniaMania Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MANIA is excitement manifested by mental and physical hyperactivity, disorganization of behavior, and elevation of mood; specifically : the manic phase of bipolar disorder. How to use mania in a sentence.

3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesMania: What Is It, Causes, Triggers, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Sep 14, 2021 · Overview. What is mania? Mania is a condition in which you have a period of abnormally elevated, extreme changes in your mood or emotions, energy level or activity level. This highly energized level of physical and mental activity and behavior must be a change from your usual self and be noticeable by others. Advertisement.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ManiaMania - Wikipedia

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   Mania, also known as manic syndrome, is a mental and behavioral disorder [1] [2] defined as a state of abnormally elevated arousal, affect, and energy level, or "a state of heightened overall activation with enhanced affective expression together with lability of affect." [3] .

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMANIA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a state in which someone directs all their attention to one particular thing: Van Gogh suffered from acute persecution mania. She's always cleaning - it's like a mania with her. psychology specialized. a state of extreme physical and mental activity, often involving a loss of judgment and periods of euphoria.

6. www.healthline.com › health › maniaMania | Definition & Patient Education - Healthline

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   Nov 1, 2019 · Mania is a psychological condition that causes a person to experience unreasonable euphoria, very intense moods, hyperactivity, and delusions. Mania (or manic...

7. www.psychologytoday.com › intl › basicsMania | Psychology Today

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   Mania is a state of elevated energy, mood, and behavior, most often seen in those with bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, or who have taken certain drugs or medications.

8. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › maniaMania: Symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and more - Medical News...

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   Jul 30, 2021 · Mania is a state of extremely heightened energy or a drastic change in a person’s usual behavior and thought patterns. Mental health professionals often link mania with bipolar disorder....