These sound like the characteristics of anxiety disorders. A sudden and unpredictable episode of distress is more commonly referred to as a panic attack.
panic disorders
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.
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.
Personality disorders are characterized by enduring patterns of behavior, thoughts, and emotions that deviate from cultural norms and cause distress or impairment in functioning. Unlike other psychological disorders, personality disorders are typically stable over time and are deeply ingrained in a person's personality. Diagnostic criteria for personality disorders often focus on maladaptive traits and behaviors that are pervasive across different situations, rather than specific symptoms or episodes.
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.
In medical terms, an episode is an abnormal behavior exhibited by a patient for a short amount of time. Episodes are temporary. Disorders are characterized by conditions that are chronic and do not pass with time. Disorders can spawn episodes, usually with a stimulus, but the two are very different.
Um, May is a coordinator with a Combusken. When ISN'T she in distress? (jk. She's usually in distress whenever Teams Rocket, Magma, or Aqua are around.)
IED, or Intermittent Explosive Disorder, is recognized as a mental health condition in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). It is characterized by recurrent episodes of impulsive, aggressive, or violent behavior that are out of proportion to any provocation. Individuals with IED may experience difficulty controlling their anger, leading to significant distress and impairment in functioning. Treatment often involves therapy and, in some cases, medication to help manage symptoms.
Bipolar I disorder is characterized by manic episodes, the "high" of the manic-depressive cycle.
Epilepsy
Anorexia is characterized by extremely restircting food / calorie intake and an excess of exercise. Bulimia is characterized by episodes of bingeing and purging.