I don't get what mania is. i concider it happy.. am i right? i'm always pretty mildishhhh! not happy but not soooo sad. i just have moments

Mania reframed: Think of mania as an intensely hyper energetic state with either a great mood or extreme irritability, thoughts bouncing off each other like a pinball game, and agitation. Then the other symptoms make sense:elevated mood euphoria hyperactivity excitement overconfidence grandiosity extravagance spending sprees recklessness www.Rightdiagnosis.Com/m/mania/symptoms.Htm symptoms of mania.

Mania = happiness?: Not really, even during mild (hypo)mania, one' s judgment is off and while it may feel good it usually leads to actions or verbalizations one later regrets. Full blown mania can lead to disastrous misjudgments.

Mania: Abnormally elevated, irritable or expansive mood. It is derived from the greek words meaning madness or frenzy. It is usually accompanied by grandiosity, pressured speech, inflated self-esteem, flight of ideas, hypertalkativeness, reduced need for sleep, racing thoughts & over-indulgence in risky behaviors.

Mania: Mania certainly can feel happy.....even euphoric and incredibly energizing. Those with bipolar disorder often go off their meds because they feel so great. Why take meds when you feel like you're on top of the universe? The problem is, mania can lead to some very bad, impulsive decisions, and in extreme cases, psychotic episodes. This is why those with bipolar disorder need to stay on their meds.