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When did the term bipolar disorder succeed the term manic-depression?
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The following information was obtained from an article at bphope.com, under the "history" link, in an article titled "Through the Ages" by Stephanie Stephens. The change occurred officially with the publication of the DSM III (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) in 1984. The term bipolar was being used in descriptions of manic depression from some time in the 1950's I think, but see the comments section for a link to a paper that discusses the weaknesses of any term as yet.
edited for spelling correction, Epiphelion
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Is it bipolar disease or bipolar disorder?
The correct term is bipolar disorder. Some people call it a disease though.
When did bipolar disorder first become known as a psychological disorder?
Hippocrates describes it although he does not call it bipolar, that term is recent.
Is there another term for bipolar?
If you are referring to bipolar disorder, it used to be called manic-depression.
What term for bipolar disorder has general use?
Manic depression
Is bipolar an anxiety disorder?
Bipolar - mood disorder, involves cycles of extremely exaggerated high and low moodDepression - mood disorder, involves periods of extremely exaggerated low moodAnxiety - anxiety disorder, involves extreme anxiety and fears that does not correspond to real world dangers
What is the prognosis for mania?
Patients experiencing mania as a result of bipolar disorder will require long-term care to prevent recurrence; bipolar disorder is a chronic condition that requires lifelong observation and treatment after diagnosis
What is another name for bipolar?
Manic-depression. Bi-Polar Disorder can be difficult for the individual experiencing the symptoms and for their friends and family. Bipolar Disorder is a complex illness and there is a range of severity. There are many different symptoms -- and several different types -- of bipolar disorder. The most common symptoms of the disorder are dramatic and unpredictable mood swings. The various types of bipolar disorder range from mild to severe. If you think that you or someone you know is expereincing symptoms of Bi-polar Disorder then you should reach out to a professional. The symptoms of Bi-Polar Disorder can be treated effectively with counseling and medication.
What is the medical term meaning mood shifts from highs to severe lows the affect in mood energy and the ability to function?
bipolar disorder
Are people with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia considered dangerous and crazy?
People with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are generally considered "crazy" or "insane". Schizophrenia is the archetypal "insane" disorder, and bipolar disorder is similar to schizophrenia. Crazy is a politically incorrect term.People with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are often thought to be dangerous. People with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia do have a higher than average rate of violence, mostly associated with substance abuseSome terms need to be clarified first:crazy, a popular term meaning you cannot understand someone else's behavior or thinking. this term is frequently used derogatorily to put another down or to discriminate against them.insane, a legal term meaning unable to tell right from wrong and thus cannot be held responsible for their actions. a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity in a criminal trial is basically admitting to committing the crime one is charged with, but claiming you cannot be held responsible and punished for it because you did not know the crime was wrong.psychotic, a medical term meaning a break with reality usually involving hallucinations and/or delusions. this is a collection of medically treatable symptoms.dangerous, a legal term meaning likely to do harm to property, others, or themselves.mood, a medical term meaning an internal subjective emotional state.Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder. Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder. There is no such thing as an insane disorder.Reliable studies have shown that people with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia are no more dangerous than people in the average population. In many cases they are actually more likely to be victims than perpetrators!
What is the worst mental illness?
Bipolar I Disorder (mot to be confused with Bipolar II). Highest suicide rate, mania, to include hallucinations and hearing voices, often violence. Bipolar I disorder also includes hypomania and severe depression. The term "Bipolar" at one time was known as Manic Depressive Illness. Currently, the name for the illness has come to include, erroneously, the Bipolar II. Bipolar II does not have the element of mania that Bipolar I does. Actually Bipolar II does have a manic element, but it is hypomanic, which is a lot less severe than the mania of Bipolar I. A lot of people, like me, start out as Bipolar II but become Bipolar I when they have their first full-blown manic attack (I prefer attack to episode because that's what it is--an attack on the mind).
What are people that have mental hallucinations called?
Psychotic. It is a broad term that can occur in many different disorders, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and even with brain injury.
When was the term "manic-depressive diagnosis" changed to "bipolar diagnosis"?
The main reason for the change of the terms is peoples fears. The term manic depressive seems harsher and depression may not be the best terms to describe the disorder.
