Published on: 7/9/2025
What disorders are characterized by rapidly changing moods?
Rapidly changing moods are often seen in rapid-cycling bipolar disorder, where people experience quick shifts between depression and mania.
Explanation
Rapid-cycling bipolar disorder is a condition where individuals experience frequent mood changes. These mood changes happen more than four times a year, switching between depression and mania or hypomania.
Key Features:
- Depression: Feeling very sad or down.
- Mania or Hypomania: Feeling very happy, energetic, or irritable.
People with rapid-cycling bipolar disorder can have a hard time managing these mood swings. It is important to seek help if you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms. For more information and support, visit 988lifeline.org.
(References)
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- Tiller JW, & Schweitzer I. (2010). Bipolar disorder: diagnostic issues. The Medical journal of Australia, 20712561.
- Lee S, Tsang A, Kessler RC, Jin R, Sampson N, Andrade L, et al. (2010). Rapid-cycling bipolar disorder: cross-national community .... The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science, 20194545.
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