What are the characteristics of manic personality disorder?

Answer by  PZ (1206)

People with mania often talk fast, sleep little, have high energy, get agitated easily, make grand but unrealistic plans and take impulsive risks that could get them into trouble.

Answer by  selvan (58)

Manic personality disorder usually exist in type a personality peoples. They are always think that they are highest , believe themselves that our decision is correct than others, irritable and incompleteness, some may exist in strong depression , isolation. manic personality exist both in males and females due to family problems and irritation

Answer by  dedre (998)

In a manic personality disorder, one has a great history of making rash decisions that affect lives negatively, spending money irresponsibly, inability to sleep, severe depression, or feeling as if he or she is on top of the world and no one or nothing can take them down from the feeling. Sometimes mood swings and becoming irritable are also symptoms.

Answer by  turkinforalivin (1279)

There are several symptoms for manic personality disorder. Hyper activity and racing thoughts are a big indication of the disorder. Also watch for impulsive and wreckless behaviors such as overspending, drug use, or unprotected sex, as these are also sings of mania. People with mania also tend to sleep very little, sometimes less than 2 hours per night.

Answer by  Rose (6804)

It is very common for new moms to be selfish with their new babies to not want anyone else around them and to want them all to themselves. Do not worry this will change.

Answer by  cindy (1484)

There is no condition called manic personality disorder. There is a disorder called bipolar disorder which involves alternating periods of mania and depression. These manic episodes are marked by decreased need for sleep, impulsive behavior, and racing thoughts. These episodes must last at least two weeks in duration to meet criteria.

Answer by  sashangeljaz (992)

Manic behavior is usually a part of bipolar illness where the person alternates between mania and depression. Manic behavior includes being over the top in energy, not sleeping, pressured speech, flight of thoughts, hypersexuality, not being able to focus on one thing at a time.

Answer by  Zoe (2369)

There is no such thing as manic personality disorder. There is a disorder called bipolar disorder which involves periods of mania and periods of depression but bipolar disorder is not a personality disorder. If you are concerned about your friend's mental health, talk to her about your individual concerns. Throwing a label or diagnosis at someone can shut them down.

Answer by  Roland27 (16334)

Denial is a symptom! Manic personalities tend to manifest themselves in late adolescent and early adulthood and it tends to run in families. Symptoms are dramatic moods swings that can go from highs to depression and irritability. They can also form compulsive habits like drug addictions or addictions to shopping.

Answer by  Anonymous

There is a manic personality who exhibits the persomnality traits of the personality but not the symptoms. They are well adjusted in terms of adaptation to society and as with other personality types have those who have acheieved astounding success especially in business which involves sales be they stocks or