noun
- a mild form of mania characterized by elevated mood, increased energy, and decreased need for sleep, but without the severe impairment seen in full mania
Usage: medical; psychology
Examples
- During episodes of hypomania, she felt unusually creative and productive.
- His hypomania made him feel like he could accomplish anything.
- The patient experienced hypomania between periods of depression.
- Hypomania can be difficult to diagnose because people often feel good during these episodes.
- She slept only three hours a night during her hypomanic phase.
- The doctor explained that hypomania is less severe than full-blown mania.