manic

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He said bipolar disorder means when "you're manic, you don't think you're sick" and that he "lost touch with reality".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

As I've explained, the last few days of any window are manic for clubs, not just the final hours - and that affects players, managers and coaches.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

“I’ve never been manic in my life. I’m not bipolar. I have a psychiatrist I see for other purposes,” said Thomas.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026

Distinguished by different hairdos and contrasting body language, Douglas, who can will himself to appear sedate, and James, who’s in a continual manic spiral, have more in common than either would care to admit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

Wood, glue, nails, sandpaper: rather than comforting her, the noises and smells of his manic diligence make her more anxious.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr