After learning about the basics of what a manic state is, I realized how often it happens to me. It wasn't until recently that I found out the definition of a manic episode is that is lasts for a few days and even weeks. I've never gone that long. Usually lasts a few hours and then I crash. 

I've also noticed that many people on here feel the same way. They get it for a short time, but nothing close to days. Then I noticed some bipolar people getting a bit upset, as manic episodes are one of their "things" and there was a lot of misuse of the term. They'd argue that "it can't be a manic episode if it doesn't last for x amount of time". 

Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to bash anyone who does this. Actually, I'm asking because I want to use the proper term and not make anyone upset, haha. 

So does anyone know of a more "proper" term for this? I've tried looking it up many times but it always just talks about bipolar and the "it lasts for days" thing. Even if it's not scientific, maybe a better casual term like "momentary crazyhyper" (okay maybe not that but you get the idea) would work better.




Also I hope you're having a nice day :)