There is no need to ask family and friends for help during a manic episode.

There are a few things that a lot of people start to believe when they have manic episodes.

People have depression, get better for a time, then go into a manic episode.

How do I help my child manage a manic episode?

But do not argue or debate with a person during a manic episode.

Learning the early signs of a manic episode may help you avoid these problems.

It is not clear exactly how these drugs work, but they usually improve manic episodes quickly.

Her first manic episode came 25 years ago, when she was a graduate student at Columbia.

In a manic episode, you may feel very happy, energetic, or on edge.

Providing a small class size, which may help improve your child's ability to focus during manic episodes.

These medicines have all been found to be an effective treatment of manic episodes.

Manic episodes often begin with a feeling of high energy or creativity and less need for sleep.

They say this explains why, once a person has had a manic episode, there is a 90 percent chance that he will have another.

Seeking help when the first signs of a manic episode appear is best.

Develop a support network of adults who know how to help your child during a manic episode.

Having three or more of these symptoms nearly every day for a week may indicate a manic episode.

Why do I need to control a manic episode?

Your child will sometimes need help getting through a manic episode, especially if he or she loses touch with reality.

Learn to recognize the early warning signs of a new manic episode.

You can help during a manic episode by doing the following:

It can be tempting to stop treatment during a manic episode because the symptoms feel good.

Young people often don't have sustained and clearly defined manic episodes, for instance.

Mixed manic episodes can last from days to years, if untreated.

"Many of the serial killers I have seen do things during manic episodes," she said.

Can I manage a manic episode on my own?