I am seeing many posts of people describing general anxiety and calling it "mania" Do you know the difference? Perhaps I can help a few people with using the right terms to describe what they are experiencing. Some symptoms can overlap, and I guess for some it is confusing. Hopefully these lists help you identify what you are really feeling. Not everyone has every symptom, but may just exhibit some symptoms.

Symptoms of Anxiety -
Nervous energy
Rapid speech
Racing thoughts
Trembling
Churning stomach
Nausea
Diarrhea
Headache
Backache
Heart palpitations
Numbness or "pins and needles" in arms, hands or legs
Sweating/flushing
Restlessness
Easily tired (especially after activity - I see some people misinterpreting this as a crash)
Trouble concentrating
Irritability
Muscle tension
Frequent urination
Trouble sleeping
Being easily startled or irritated

Symptoms of Mania -
Elevated mood
Euphoria
Hyperactivity
Excitement
Overconfidence
Grandiosity
Extravagance
Spending sprees
Recklessness
Delusions of grandeur
Talking a lot
Rapid speech
Rapid movements
Reduced need for sleep
Increased appetite
Excessive exercising
Increased libido
Increased use of alcohol
Distractedness
Aggression
Excessive laughter
Anger

These are just a few symptoms, there are more but thats enough typing for me today. Being able to identify your symptoms correctly will help in having your pdoc and care team assist you. Please feel free to add to these lists, Im sure there are many symptoms that people have that I have not mentioned.

Hope this is able to help a few people here on the Bipolar forum