hypomanic
Energized but functional
Hypomanic describes a mood state less intense than full mania but noticeably elevated above normal.
Someone hypomanic may feel unusually energetic, talkative, confident, or productive—often pleasantly so—without the severe impairment or psychosis that characterizes mania.
The term appears primarily in psychiatric contexts, especially regarding bipolar II disorder: She recognized her hypomanic episodes by the decreased need for sleep and racing thoughts.
Having great physical energy
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
- dynamicActive and changing
- effervescentFizzing with gas bubbles
- exuberantIntensely lively and cheerful
lively · spirited · restless · kinetic · agile · tireless · sleepless · wired
Intensely, buoyantly pleased
- euphoricOverwhelmed with joy
- buoyantAble to float
- exhilaratedIntensely happy and energized
- ecstaticOverwhelmed with joy
expansive · optimistic · cheerful · sunny · blissful · gleeful · jovial · lighthearted
More words than necessary
- rapidMoving with haste
- volubleInclined to talk freely
- gregariousFond of companionship
- chattyInclined to converse freely
rambling · tangential · interrupting · loud · animated · expressive · distractible · scattered
Producing original ideas
- goal-orientedFocused on objectives
- prolificProducing abundantly and often
- motivatedSpurred to action
- ambitiousStrongly desiring achievement
driven · focused · industrious · output · achievement · multitasking · brainstorming · innovation
Betting on uncertain results
- overspendingExceeding one's budget
- speedingExceeding posted velocity limits
- recklessnessCareless disregard for danger
- overconfidenceUnjustified certainty in oneself
promiscuity · daredevil · thrill-seeking · overtrading · speculation · boundary-crossing
Arising without external cause
- recklessCarelessly ignoring danger
- impetuousActing on sudden urge
- capriciousSubject to sudden changes
- incautiousCarelessly unguarded
heedless · hasty · unplanned · instinctive · disinhibited · snap-decision · spur-of-the-moment · unfiltered
vigorous
Having great physical energy
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
- dynamicActive and changing
- effervescentFizzing with gas bubbles
exuberant · lively · spirited · restless · kinetic · agile · tireless · sleepless · wired · buzzing
elated
Intensely, buoyantly pleased
- euphoricOverwhelmed with joy
- buoyantAble to float
- exhilaratedIntensely happy and energized
ecstatic · expansive · optimistic · cheerful · sunny · blissful · gleeful · jovial · lighthearted · sanguine
verbose
More words than necessary
- rapidMoving with haste
- volubleInclined to talk freely
- gregariousFond of companionship
chatty · rambling · tangential · interrupting · loud · animated · expressive · distractible · scattered · unfocused
creative
Producing original ideas
- goal-orientedFocused on objectives
- prolificProducing abundantly and often
- motivatedSpurred to action
ambitious · driven · focused · industrious · output · achievement · multitasking · brainstorming · innovation · inspired
gambling
Betting on uncertain results
- overspendingExceeding one's budget
- speedingExceeding posted velocity limits
- recklessnessCareless disregard for danger
overconfidence · promiscuity · daredevil · thrill-seeking · overtrading · speculation · boundary-crossing
spontaneous
Arising without external cause
- recklessCarelessly ignoring danger
- impetuousActing on sudden urge
- capriciousSubject to sudden changes
incautious · heedless · hasty · unplanned · instinctive · disinhibited · snap-decision · spur-of-the-moment · unfiltered · overspending
hypomanicdepressed
Persistently sad, spiritless
dysthymic · melancholic · depressive · despondent · low