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Can I have a manic episode as its own condition or is it always part of another
mental health condition?
Most people have both episodes of both mania and depression, but you
don’t have to have depression to be diagnosed with mania. Many people
with a bipolar I disorder diagnosis have recurring, back-to-back manic
episodes with very few episodes of depression.
Manic episode triggers are unique to each person. You’ll have to become a
bit of a detective and monitor your mood (even keeping a “mood diary”)
and start to track how you feel before an episode and when it occurs. Ask
family and close friends who you trust and have close contact with to help
identify your triggers. As outside observers, they may notice changes from
your usual behavior more easily than you do.
Knowing your triggers can help you prepare for an episode, lessen the
effect of an episode or prevent it from happening at all.