Managing a Manic Episode

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Why is it important to control a manic episode?

Controlling a new manic episode from its beginning stages will help you or your child with bipolar disorder avoid going into a possible long-term episode of full-blown mania. You or your child may be able to avoid destructive behaviors associated with mania, such as spending too much money or having unprotected sex, if the manic episode is recognized and treated right away. Learning the early signs of the manic episodes will help you or your child get treatment quickly and possibly avoid the problems associated with mania.

Test Your Knowledge

Knowing the early warning signs of behaviors in a manic episode will help me obtain quick treatment and avoid unpleasant or dangerous consequences.

1. True
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     Learning to identify the manic behaviors early on in a new episode and seeking treatment will help you or your child avoid dangerous behaviors associated with mania.
2. False
   • This answer is incorrect.
     Learning to identify the manic behaviors early on in a new episode and seeking treatment will help you or your child avoid dangerous behaviors associated with mania

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