What does maniac mean? or… Are you maniacal?

‘HOOOO HAHHHAHAHHHAAAA HOHOO OO HOO’

I’m creating a coaching call for partners of people with bipolar disorder. In one section I give an overview of mania and had the thought- where does the word mania come from?

Mania Origin: 1595–1605; < Medieval Latin maniacus of, pertaining to madness. See mania, -ac

Ma·ni·ac 1. a raving or violently insane person; lunatic. 2. any intemperate or overly zealous or enthusiastic person: a maniac when it comes to details. adjective 3. maniacal.

 

When I think of the word maniacal, I think of some bad cartoon creature rubbing his hands together and laughing maniacally! Julie

PS: The coaching call for partners of people with bipolar disorder will be in May.  I will send word out by the newsletter and this blog.  I’ve been asked to do this call many times- I’m excited to finally have it ready!

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