Hypomanic - Abnormal Psychology notes

A distinct period of persistently elevated, expansive or irritable mood lasting throughout at least four days, that is clearly different from the usual non depressed mood. during period of mood disturbance 3 or more symptoms have persisted, 4 if mood is only irritable and have been present to significant degree. inflated self esteem or grandiosity. 2. Decreased need for sleep. 3. More talkative _____to 7 (same as posted previously in manic. Not as severe. The episode is not severe enough to cause marked impairment in social or occupational functioning or to necessitate hospitalization and there are no psychotic features. not necessarily something that is depleting. Executives climb the ladder working 15/16 hour days. They channel their energy. If not, might have a problem channeling.