How to Treat Hypomania

Hypomania is a mood state that includes rapid speech, racing thoughts and grandiose feelings. While the symptoms are considered in some ways beneficial, they can progress into mania or lead to depression.

Things You'll Need

• Medical professional Support group Computer with an Internet connection (for online support groups)

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Instructions

Taking Control

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  Talk to a counselor and get a proper diagnosis. Because hypomania can lead to a manic episode, it is in your best interest to work with a professional who can monitor your condition and give helpful exercises to control it.

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  Find a support group. Surround yourself with individuals going through the same thing to learn how they cope with the condition and how hypomania has affected their lives. There are online support groups as well as programs at hospitals and clinics that specialize in hypomania and depression.

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  Utilize your mood state. During a hypomanic state your energy levels are high, which can work in your favor if you put them to good use. Work on a project you've been putting off, exercise--burn off the excess energy in a positive way.

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  Keep your friends and family informed to help them understand what is going on with you.

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  Consider medication as an option. Mood stabilizers such as Valium, lithium and Tegretol in combination with cognitive-behavioral therapy can help reduce the severity of hypomania, and help you recognize what triggers your mood swings.