Mania, or harmful euphoria, is at one end of a spectrum of mood disorders, with sadness, or depression, at the other. George's being in a manic state would also match contemporary descriptions of his illness by witnesses. They spoke of his "incessant loquacity" and his habit of talking until the foam ran out of his mouth. Sometimes he suffered from convulsions, and his pages had to sit on him to keep him safe on the floor.
In the #MadnessOfKingDon we finally see the #MadnessOfKingGeorge outdone and a possible reason for #DirtyDon and his behaviour.
I look forward to the next series of #Hamilton.
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