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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder Mania Symptoms and Diagnosis There's more to mania than just a mood bursting with wild excitement, flamboyant behavior, or a boiling temper. There are other symptoms of a manic episode that can be seriously problematic. Photo: tibchris / Flickr See More About:  mania  bipolar 1 disorder  manic episodes Mania, Manic, Maniac In Batman comics and media, The Joker is portrayed as a classic maniac. Jack the Ripper may be the archetypal homicidal maniac. The unfortunate thing is that the words mania, manic and maniac are often thought of as interchangeable - even when talking about bipolar mania or a bipolar manic episode. But they are not equivalent. It's time to set the record straight on these three words. Photo: Tasos Katopodis / Getty Images See More About:  mania  manic spending  mental illness and violence Red Flag Warning Signs of Mania If you or someone you know has bipolar disorder, you should be aware of warning signs of an impending manic episode. By learning these early indicators, red flags will go up before a loved one rockets into a self-destructive whirlwind of mania. See More About:  mania  episodes of bipolar disorder  bipolar disorder symptoms Lithium Side Effects Lithium has been shown to be an effective mood stabilizer for people with bipolar disorder, but like other bipolar medications, it has potential side effects, and some can be serious, especially when they indicate an overdose. If you or a loved one are taking lithium, please review the side effects so you know what you should notice if they occur. See More About:  lithium  mood stabilizers  side effects Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar Manic Depression Mania Symptoms Bipolar Disease Test Bi Polar Disorder Featured Articles Half a Lexapro Was Better Than None Diagnosing a Child With Bipolar Cyclothymia Isn't Just Mild Bipolar Taming the Fight or Flight Response About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More> This newsletter is written by: Marcia Purse Bipolar Disorder Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Bipolar Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What Is Bipolar Disorder? Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder Treatment of Bipolar Disorder Our Community for Bipolar Disorder Advertisement