Question 1

is abilify (aripiprazole) effective at treating mania in bipolar i 
and is pregabalin as effective in treating anxiety in gad?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: respectively.  That is abilify works for mania quite well.  Lyrica (pregabalin) is not indicated of anxiety disorders at all while sari's are.   Taker care.

Question 2

how to cure mania?

Accepted Answer

Control not cure: Mood stabilizers & antipsychotics.

Question 3

what  helps with mania?

Accepted Answer

Mania help: First find out cause/type of mania. Then  treat cause. Go to uptodate.com and read more.

Question 4

is depakine good for mania?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Depakene (valproic acid) and its derivative, divalproex, are oral drugs that are used for the treatment of convulsions, migraines and bipolar disorder. The benefits of valproic acid  in the management of mania are very well documented.

Question 5

what are the tests for mania?

Accepted Answer

Description, history: And excluding other conditions that might mimic mania--sometimes when it isn't suspected it is precipitated by antidepressant medication.

Question 6

what is mania ? how to manage it ?

Accepted Answer

Mania &amp; managemt.: Mania a distinct period of abnormally &amp; pesistently elevated, expansive/ irritable mood &amp; abnormal increased goal direcrted activity/energy.  Last 1 wk. &amp; is present most of day,  every day (hospitalization may be necessary).   Typically you see inflated self-esteem,grandosity, decreae sleep,  talkativeness, distractibility.   Treatmt. involves use of antipschotic &amp; often adding a mood stabiliity.

Question 7

is it possible to have a mania relapse?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Especially, without maintenance treatment.

Question 8

what is euphoria? mania?

Accepted Answer

Mania & euphoria: Euphoria is possible without being bipolar or manic, but can also appear in a bipolar person's initial stages of mania.  S/he feels confident, buoyant, ready to take on anything.  Mind feels sharp & clear.  Sounds pleasant, no?  But then the episode intensifies into full mania, with increasing loss of judgment, restlessness, impulsivity, decreasing need for sleep, rapid speech, irritability, etc.

Question 9

are there any natural cures for mania?

Accepted Answer

No: I am not aware of any cures for mania - natural or via treatment. Continued treatment can control symptoms but relapses might still occur.

Question 10

how can i sleep through a hypo mania?

Accepted Answer

Hypomania: You need to have your condition addressed. If indeed you are hypomanic then you need to call your provider. You should be seen.

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