Hypertension

Hypertymia is a pathologically elevated mood, in which there is a sense of joy, an energetic uplift, a sense of strength, fun. At the same time, the direction and depth of all cognitive processes decrease sharply.

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Symptoms of the hypertension

Hypertension is considered an unhealthy sign, because the inner sense of optimism and comfort is not supported by the real situation, as a result of which a person can not normally establish contacts and adjust his life to conditions dictated by reality. Sometimes people talk about such people as those who perceive the world through rose-colored glasses. A person with hypertension is characterized by a concentration on his own personality, as well as excessive egoism. In addition, the symptom of the disorder is the habit of extolling one's personal qualities and exaggerating one's own merits, making them overly stressed. The so-called "spirit of contradiction" also acquires a hypertrophic form: a person over-reacts negatively to any criticism addressed to him. His mood changes immediately, irritability arises, he does not want to listen to the comments of others (including close ones), even if they are not negative.

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Forms

There are several types of hypertension:

Euphoria - in this emotional state positive feelings prevail - joy, increased desire for any activity. It is observed in alcoholic intoxication, manic syndromes, etc .;

Bliss - in this state a person has emotions of carelessness, self-satisfaction, lack of desire for any activity. Pathological conditions arise from mental disorders that are associated with organic brain diseases;

Ecstasy - in this state there is a feeling of exaltation, the strongest emotional uplift, often the shade of these emotions is mystical. Observed with syndromes with specific states of consciousness, can occur with atypical form of manic syndrome, etc .;

Gnevlivost - the highest degree of discontent or irritability, spitefulness towards others. In this case, a person is inclined to manifest aggression, and can also perform destructive actions. Observed with atypical or psycho-organic forms of manic syndromes, as well as with dysphoria.

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Complications and consequences

Hyperthymia in rare cases is perceived as a pathological symptom, so there is no need to treat it, but sometimes it can have quite serious negative consequences for a person. When this condition acquires unhealthy forms, a person has an overestimated self-esteem, because of what he perceives any criticism as a personal insult. In response, he provokes conflict, reacts angrily and meticulously. A person with hypertension is difficult to build normal relationships with other people, he is difficult to integrate into a new team.

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Diagnostics of the hypertension

Diagnosis of this psychological disorder in the mood of a person is carried out by the following doctors: a psychiatrist or a psychotherapist, as well as a neuropathologist. To make a diagnosis, it will be enough to conduct an interview with the patient himself, as well as his family. In addition, it is necessary to identify the presence of symptoms characteristic of the disease.

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Differential diagnosis

Hypertymia is often observed with cyclotomy, combined with dysthymia. Cyclotomy often develops with manic-depressive syndromes.

Treatment of the hypertension

Disorders in the mood are usually treated by psychotherapeutic methods. Thanks to individual, as well as group sessions with a psychologist, the emotional background stabilizes in patients, and the psychological state is normalized.

Prevention

Preventive measures in order to avoid the development of mood disorders are the following: observance of the correct regime of the day at work and on rest, a healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition.

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Forecast

In most cases, hypertension has a favorable prognosis. Pathology is usually eliminated successfully, and in the future the psychologist is engaged in preventing possible relapses - stabilizing the emotional state of the patient.

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