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Mood swing. Graphical comparison of mood swings, compared with bipolar disorder and cyclothymia. A mood swing is an extreme or sudden change of mood. Such changes can play a positive part in promoting problem solving and in producing flexible forward planning, [1] or be disruptive.
Intermittent explosive disorder (sometimes abbreviated as IED, also referred to as episodic dyscontrol syndrome) is a behavioral disorder characterized by explosive outbursts of anger and/or violence, often to the point of rage, that are disproportionate to the situation at hand (e.g., impulsive shouting, screaming or excessive reprimanding ...
Many women experience a mild form of PMS in the weeks before their period. However, about 3% to 8% of women experience a severe form, PMDD, which “substantially impairs daily living and requires ...
Brunner syndrome is a rare genetic disorder associated with a mutation in the MAOA gene. It is characterized by lower than average IQ (typically about 85), problematic impulsive behavior (such as pyromania, hypersexuality and violence), sleep disorders and mood swings. [1] [2] It was identified in fourteen males from one family in 1993.
Air pollutioncould be the answer, a new study reveals. Breathing polluted air can cause mood swings and changes, as well as increase the risk of long-term mental health impacts, according to a new ...
August 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM. Exposure to air pollution is fueling fluctuations in mood among many Americans, but precisely how these emotional responses take shape varies greatly from individual to ...
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder ( PMDD) is a mood disorder characterized by emotional, cognitive, and physical symptoms. PMDD causes significant distress or impairment in menstruating women during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. The symptoms occur in the luteal phase (between ovulation and menstruation), improve within a few days after ...
Post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD) [b] is a mental and behavioral disorder [8] that develops from experiencing a traumatic event, such as sexual assault, warfare, traffic collisions, child abuse, domestic violence, or other threats on a person's life or well-being. [1] [9] Symptoms may include disturbing thoughts, feelings, or dreams ...