Definitions by UbranPsych
Brachymania
Definition:
Short-lasting episodes that closely mimic symptoms of mania—such as reckless euphoria, disinhibited impulsivity, and impaired judgement—but do not meet criteria for the duration of a manic episode in bipolar disorder. It is triggered by an euphoric split in borderline personality disorder, commonly known as BPD euphoria.
Pronunciation: bray-kee-may-nee-uh
Etymological Breakdown:
brachy- (derived from the Greek brachýs, meaning “Short”)
-mania (abnormally elevated mood)
Short-lasting episodes that closely mimic symptoms of mania—such as reckless euphoria, disinhibited impulsivity, and impaired judgement—but do not meet criteria for the duration of a manic episode in bipolar disorder. It is triggered by an euphoric split in borderline personality disorder, commonly known as BPD euphoria.
Pronunciation: bray-kee-may-nee-uh
Etymological Breakdown:
brachy- (derived from the Greek brachýs, meaning “Short”)
-mania (abnormally elevated mood)
Borderline personality disorder itself does not cause full mania or hypomania but can cause short periods of euphoria that should be called brachymania, literally meaning "short mania".
Brachymania by UbranPsych July 17, 2026
Cyberrhea
Definition:
A psychological symptom characterized by the uncontrollable, excessive, and often incoherent production of social media posts or text messages. It can occur during psychotic episodes in schizophrenia, bipolar mania, and substance intoxication.
Etymological Breakdown:
cyber- (a prefix derived from 'cybernetic') Used in terms relating to computers, technology, networks, or the digital world (including the Internet and electronic communications)
-rrhea (from the Greek rhoia or rhein): Meaning "to flow" or "a flux”
A psychological symptom characterized by the uncontrollable, excessive, and often incoherent production of social media posts or text messages. It can occur during psychotic episodes in schizophrenia, bipolar mania, and substance intoxication.
Etymological Breakdown:
cyber- (a prefix derived from 'cybernetic') Used in terms relating to computers, technology, networks, or the digital world (including the Internet and electronic communications)
-rrhea (from the Greek rhoia or rhein): Meaning "to flow" or "a flux”
Cyberrhea by UbranPsych July 9, 2026