Definition: Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. There are four basic types of bipolar disorder; all of them involve clear changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. These moods range from periods of…
Category: Psychotherapy
Definition: Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. You might feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or making an important decision. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For a person with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get…
Sadness is something we all experience. It is a normal reaction to difficult times in life and usually passes with a little time. Depression is a Real Illness: When a person has depression, it interferes with daily life and normal functioning. It can cause pain for both the person with depression and those who care…
