"Rise in 'Manic Cleaning' Videos Sparks Concern Among Experts"
An online trend of labeling impulsive cleaning as "manic cleaning" has sparked concerns from those with actual manic experiences, who feel the casual use of mental health terms diminishes the severity of conditions like bipolar disorder. Experts warn that using serious psychiatric terms to describe relatively ordinary behavior can contribute to misinformation about mania and bipolar disorder. They emphasize that true episodes of mania are disruptive and painful, lasting much longer than a couple of hours and often accompanied by severe depression. The trend has raised worries about the trivialization of mental health issues and the potential for exacerbating shame and stigma for those living with mental illness.