In dsm-iv-tr, a group of mood disorders that includes bipolar disorder, single episode; bipolar disorder, recurrent; and cyclothymic disorder.
In dsm-iv-tr, bipolar i disorder includes a manic episode at some time during its course. In any particular patient, the bipolar disordermay take the form of a single manic episode (rare), or it may consist of recurrent episodes that are either manic or depressive in nature (but at least one must have been predominantly manic).
In dsm-iv-tr, bipolar ii disorder denotes a mood disorder characterized by episodes of major depressive disorder and hypomania (rather than full mania).
A mood disorder in which there are episodes of both mania and depression; formerly called manic depressive psychosis, circular or mixed type. A mild form of bipolar disorder is sometimes labeled cyclothymic disorder. Bipolar disorder may be subdivided into manic, depressed, or mixed types on the basis of currently presenting symptoms.
Also called manic depression. Someone with this disorder fluctuates between feeling deep depression and excessive euphoria.
An affective disorder in which a person swings from one emotional state to another.
A psychological condition in which someone moves between mania and depression and experiences delusion.
A type of mood disorder involving episodes of strong depression and mania (a state of high energy, irritability, and impulsiveness), as a person swings from “highs” to “lows,” generally with intervening periods of more normal moods; a form of mental disorder previously called manic- depressive illness. Bipolar disorder often goes unrecognized, unless one of the episodes is severe enough to require temporary hospitalization. Once diagnosed, it often responds to medication, such as lithium; psychotherapy and electroshock therapy may also be used. The causes of bipolar disorder are unknown, though it may be a kind of genetic disorder. In 1987, scientists found what they thought was a defective gene that caused bipolar disorder, but later studies cast doubt on that conclusion.
Mental disorder characterized by episodes of mania and depression. One or the other phase may be dominant at a given time, the phases may alternate or aspects of both phases may be present at the same time. Treatment is by psychotherapy and the use of antidepressants and tranquilizers. Also called manic-depressive psychosis.
A mood disorder characterized by abnormally high and low moods and severe behavioral disturbance.
A mental illness characterized by swings in mood from extreme elation and energy (mania) to abnormal sadness and lethargy (depression). The swings may be brief (minutes) or long (years). Bipolar disorder is also known as manic-depressive illness. Since a person with manic-depressive illness loses contact with reality, the disease is considered a psychosis.
A psychological disorder marked by manic and depressive episodes. Bipolar disorders are divided into four main categories: bipolar I, bipolar II, cyclothymia, and non-specified disorders. Mania is the essential feature of bipolar I, whereas recurrent moods of both mania and depression mark bipolar II.
In the realm of psychological well-being, a mood disorder manifests itself, characterized by oscillating episodes of profound melancholy (depression) and heightened states of euphoria (mania).
Bipolar disorder, widely recognized as manic-depressive illness, is a mental health condition characterized by alternating mood swings between profound depression and excessive excitement.