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Borderline Personality Disorder was given it's name in the 1930's it's name means on the thin "border line" between neurosis and psychosis, though the condition is much more than that. It is actually what they call an Emotional Regulation Disorder.
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∙ 12y agoBi meaning Two...and Polar meaning being at opposite ends of a spectrum. Someone who is bipolar has manic swings ranging from elation and glee to morbid depressions, so you could say they oscillate between TWO ENDS OF THE SPECTRUM OF EMOTION = Bipolar.
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What is another name for manic depression illness?
Manic depression, or manic depressive disorder is nowadays more commonly known as Bipolar disorder or Bipolar affective disorder. It can also be referred to as Hypomania due to public unawareness.
What is the other name for manic depression?
Bipolar Disorder
What is the probable diagnosis for Reuben behavior?
Bipolar disorder
Is the condition commonly known as manic depression is the mood disorder known as bipolar disorder?
There is no such thing as manic depressive behavior.Manic depression (more correctly called bipolar disorder) has a characteristic collection of mood related symptoms and is thus a mood disorder.
Why does Ozzy Osbourne have bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is generally caused by genetics.
Is it bipolar disease or bipolar disorder?
The correct term is bipolar disorder. Some people call it a disease though.
Is Bipolar a disorder or illness?
a disorder
Who gives grant money for bipolar disorder sufferers?
http://blogs.psychcentral.com/bipolar/2009/01/bipolar-disorder-qa-how-close-are-we-to-a-bipolar-cure/
Does stress make bipolar disorder worse?
Yes, stress makes Bipolar Disorder behavior worse. My daughter is Bipolar.
Can acupressure be a treatment for bipolar disorder?
It's not known to be an effective treatment for bipolar disorder.
What is the name of a bipolar?
A psychiatrist. Dr Eden Fazel is a world renowned expert in Bipolar disorder. Tons of useful information on his website: bipolar specialist info.
What does disorder bipolar nos 296.80 mean?
Bipolar Disorder, not otherwise specified. It means a form of Bipolar Disorder that doesn't really fit the other diagnostic categories.
