manic

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He said he regretted and was "deeply mortified" by his actions and that his bipolar disorder meant "you're manic, you don't think you're sick".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

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

“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

He said he also has since found solace in Reddit, where he said users shared their experiences with manic and depressive episodes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

It was dark and hot, and the alien whine of a million manic bees reverberated through the room like something out of a nightmare.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs