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Do you have to feel happy to be manic? for the past week i've been extremely agitated, anxious, can't sit still, always pacing. can't slow my thoughts
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Mania is not: the same as being happy. There are lots of reasons why you may be agitated, e.g., thyroid, stress, diet, etc. Please see your doc for an exam and then a mental health professional for some stress management training. Peace and good health.
Answered 5/30/2016
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Therapy?: Have you yet tried any form of psychotherapy? Typically, the optimal combination of things to treat emotional issues such as anxiety or depression is medication (which, on your best day, is supposed to take the edge off symptoms) but the real gruntwork takes place in psychotherapist's consulting room.
Answered 8/24/2015
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Not exactly...: "Manic" does not equate to "happy." An elevated mood may include feeling good/happy, but also may include increased agitation, anxiousness, excessive energy...all of the things you listed. If you are experiencing these symptoms to the level of them being disruptive to your life, consult with a psychiatrist and psychologist for treatment options.
Answered 8/24/2015
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