Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a group of neurologic disorders characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures. A single seizure is not the same as a diagnosis of epilepsy.
The common term for these disorders is epilepsy. One person in history that is said to be affected by seizures is the Roman Emperor Caesar.
Epilepsy
panic disorders
Epilepsy is a disorder affecting the central nervous system. It is characterized by recurrent seizures.
Alternating hemiplegia is a very rare condition characterized by recurrent episodes of temporary paralysis.
It is an eating disorder.it is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by abnormal compensatory behavior such as self-induced vomating
These sound like the characteristics of anxiety disorders. A sudden and unpredictable episode of distress is more commonly referred to as a panic attack.
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort. Individuals with BED may feel a lack of control during these episodes and often experience distress or shame about their eating habits. Unlike other eating disorders, BED does not typically involve compensatory behaviors like purging. It can lead to significant emotional and physical health issues, including obesity and depression.
Yes, there is a condition known as "recurrent brief depression," which involves cycles of depressive episodes that are shorter in duration and do not include hypomanic or manic episodes. Unlike dysthymia, which is characterized by a chronic low mood lasting for at least two years, recurrent brief depression consists of multiple episodes of depression that last for a few days to a week. This condition can significantly impact an individual's functioning during depressive episodes.
Mental disorders can only be diagnosed by a mental health professional. Suicidal ideation or attempts is seen in several mental disorders, not only in borderline personality disorder. Also, depressive episodes do not occur only in bipolar disorder.
Pseudobulbar affect (PBA), emotional lability, labile affect or emotional incontinencerefers to a neurologic disorder characterized by involuntary crying or uncontrollable episodes of crying and/or laughing, or other emotional displays..............individual exhibits episodes of laughter and/or crying without an apparent motivating stimulus or in response to stimuli..