Episodes of highly elated mood and excessive excitement are _______ episodes.

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Manic episodes are characterized by a distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood, as well as other symptoms such as increased energy, decreased need for sleep, racing thoughts, and impaired judgement. Dysthymic episodes involve a persistent depressive state, amnesic episodes involve memory loss, and reactive episodes are related to a response to a specific event.

Episodes of Highly Elated Mood and Excessive Excitement Are _______