“Bipolar disorder is a type of mood disorder in which there are both manic and depressive episodes.
Mania is a “superior” emotion, manifested as a high mood such as floating, euphoria, expansion, or easily provoked, accompanied by increased activity, racing thoughts, feeling very capable, extreme self-confidence, reduced need for sleep, distraction, impulsiveness, often excessive consumption, sexual disorder and other abnormal behavior.
Depressive episodes, on the other hand, are characterised by depressed mood, slow thinking and reduced activity. In severe cases, frequent negative perceptions and behaviour, or even psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions or catatonic symptoms, may also occur at the peak of the episode.
Mania and depression often cycle repeatedly or alternate, but can also exist in a mixed manner and should be treated promptly with medication, psychotherapy and physiotherapy.”