DIG FAST for symptoms of a manic episode

  • Distractibility
  • Impulsitivity / Indiscretion (excessive involvement in pleasurable activities
  • Grandiosity – Inflated self-esteem
  • Flight of ideas / Racing thoughts
  • Activity increase / Increase goal-directed behavior (socially, sexually, at work, etc)
  • Sleep deficit (decreased need for sleep)
  • Talkativeness (pressured speech)

Also, psychomotor agitation

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