What are the common clinical features of manic depressive psychosis?
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Manic depressive psychosis is an outdated term for bipolar disorder, a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). Some common clinical features of bipolar disorder include: - Manic episodes: Characterized by extremRead more
Manic depressive psychosis is an outdated term for bipolar disorder, a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). Some common clinical features of bipolar disorder include:
– Manic episodes: Characterized by extreme happiness, hopefulness, and excitement; irritability, anger, fits of rage, and hostile behavior; restlessness; agitation; rapid speech; poor concentration and judgment; increased energy; less need for sleep; unusually high sex drive; setting unrealistic goals; and paranoia.
– Depressive episodes: Characterized by sadness and crying; feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, and guilt; loss of energy; loss of interest or pleasure in everyday activities; trouble concentrating and making decisions; irritability; need for more sleep or sleeplessness; change in appetite; weight loss/gain; and suicidal thoughts and attempts at suicide.
It’s important to note that these symptoms can vary in severity and duration, and may not be present in all cases of bipolar disorder.
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