Elevated Mood

Abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable mood, which can be a feature of mania in bipolar disorder.

What is Elevated Mood?

Elevated Mood is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.

If you have Elevated Mood that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.

Possible conditions associated with Elevated Mood

The following conditions have been associated with Elevated Mood. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.

Bipolar Disorder

A mood disorder characterized by alternating periods of mania/hypomania and depression.

Cyclothymic Disorder

A mood disorder involving chronic, fluctuating mood swings between mild depression and mild elevation that last for at l...

Related symptoms

Decreased Need for SleepDifficulty ConcentratingIrritabilityLow MoodMood SwingsPoor Judgment

When to seek medical care

Seek urgent care if Elevated Mood is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.