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Hyperthymia

So, hyperthymia is when some people have really, really good moods almost all the time! It's like being super-duper happy all the time without any reason to be sad, angry or upset about anything. Kind of like feeling like you are on top of the world, every day!

Most people feel different moods fluctuate throughout the day or week, but in people with hyperthymia, the happiness level tends to stay pretty high. It's like being in love, hearing your favorite song, or getting an ice cream - those things make you happy and this condition is kind of like feeling that way all the time.

However, it's important to know that hyperthymia is a mental health condition and even though it can feel good, it can still be a problem. It can make it hard for people to focus or get things done, and sometimes it can even lead to risk-taking or impulsive behavior. So it's important to get help if someone is experiencing hyperthymia.
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