* Grandiose delusions.
* Aggressiveness.
* Decreased need for sleep.
* Irritability or being tense. 
* Speaking more and increased speed of talking.

Symptoms of Manic Postpartum Psychosis

Manic postpartum psychosis is the second most common type of postpartum psychosis out of the three subtypes that were mentioned previously. 

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Postpartum psychosis was divided into three types based on the symptoms of the patient. These types are:
* Manic
* Depressive
* Mixed/Atypical


Subtypes of Postpartum Psychosis

DSM specifiers for major depression. (n.d.). MentalHelp.net. https://www.mentalhelp.net/depression/diagnostic-specifiers/

Postpartum Psychosis Symptoms

Depressive postpartum psychosis is the most common type of postpartum psychosis. It is also the most dangerous because it has the highest likelihood of self or infant harm, particularly in the existence of delusions and hallucinations. 

Depressive Postpartum Psychosis

Manic Postpartum Psychosis

Atypical or mixed postpartum psychosis could include symptoms that are a mix between depressive postpartum psychosis and manic postpartum psychosis. Patient with atypical postpartum psychosis could appear to be partially or fully unaware of their surroundings. Atypical or mixed postpartum psychosis include:

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