Bipolar disorder
Definition
Bipolar disorder is characterized by mood swings, which are unpredictable and range from mania (elevated and irritable mood) to depression (a mood characterized by loss of interest and sadness). The disorder causes significant difficulties or impairment in social, occupational, and general functioning capabilities.
Description
Bipolar Type II (BT II) disorder is a psychological disorder characterized by fluctuation of cycles (time periods) of mania and depression. The manic cycle or phase is commonly associated with irritability, decreased need for sleep (sleep disruption), euphoria (an exaggerated false self-perception of feeling good), social extroversion (excessive friendliness), and feeling more...
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