1. Plural of hypomania; episodes of abnormally elevated or expansive mood, increased energy, and reduced need for sleep, less severe than manic episodes.
Usage: Medical/psychiatric term; Often associated with bipolar II disorder

Examples

• The patient experienced several hypomanias throughout the year, characterized by increased productivity and talkativeness.
• Hypomanias differ from full manic episodes in that they do not cause severe impairment in functioning.
• During hypomanias, individuals may require less sleep but still feel energized and focused.
• The psychiatrist documented multiple hypomanias in the patient's medical history.
• People with bipolar II disorder typically experience hypomanias rather than full manic episodes.
• Hypomanias can sometimes be mistaken for periods of good health or high motivation.