“What can trigger a manic episode?”

Hi,

Thank you for your question. Manic episodes can be triggered by psychosocial stressors, such as relationship problems (arguments/breakups/divorce), school or work problems, substance abuse, lack of sleep, medications, seasonal changes, shifting hormones, financial stress, death of a loved one, etc. If you think that you have experienced a manic episode, I would recommend that you contact a mental health professional for support.
I hope this has been helpful!

Best,

Jenna Torres, PsyD

Some people can get away with behavior like staying up too many nights in a row without sleep or drug use/abuse without triggering a manic episode, but if you have a family history of depression, or especially a family history of bipolar disorder, you will want to take care of yourself really well, including good rest and sleep, a good diet, and don't do drugs!

Sleep deprivation and stress can trigger manic episodes. 

Check out this link:
https://blogs.psychcentral.com/bipolar-laid-bare/2015/12/9-triggers-of-mania-in-bipolar-disorder/