Schizophrenia
This symptom can cause one to hear voices, see things that aren't there, smell odors that no one else does, and feel like things are on the body that aren't such as bugs
What are... hallucinations
A condition in which you have a period of abnormally elevated or irritable mood, as well as extreme changes in emotions, thoughts, energy, talkativeness, and activity level.
What is... Mania
Treatment of this disorder often involves a combination of these things.
What are... medications and therapy
This condition causes fear, worry, and a constant feeling of being overwhelmed. It's characterized by excessive, frequent, and unrealistic worry about everyday things, such as job responsibilities, health, or chores.
What is... Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
This condition happens when you feel excessive anxiety when separated from a loved, like a primary caregiver.
What is... Separation anxiety
These are false beliefs that persist even after other people demonstrate that the beliefs are not true or logical.
What are... delusions
People with this type of bipolar have experienced one or more episodes of mania. Most will experience both mania and depression, but an episode of depression is not necessary for this diagnosis.
What is... Bipolar I
With this disorder you have several days of extreme highs (mania) and you can have severe lows (depression).
What is... Bipolar type
This condition involves multiple unexpected panic attacks. A main feature of the condition is that attacks usually happen without warning and aren't due to another mental health or physical condition.
What is... Panic Disorder
The symptoms of schizoaffective disorder fall into these two general categories
What is... psychosis
What is... mood
This category of symptoms may include disruptions to normal emotions and behaviors and can include:
Flat affect
Lack of pleasure in everyday life
Lack of ability to begin and sustain planned activities
Speaking little, even when forced to interact
What are... negative symptoms
Individuals with this type experience depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes but they never experience a full manic episode. It is typically less impairing, but can be more debilitating.
What is... Bipolar II
These are the types of schizoaffective disorder.
What is... bipolar type and depressive type
An intense fear of becoming overwhelmed or unable to escape or get help. People often avoid new places and unfamiliar situations like large, open areas or enclosed spaces, crowds, and places outside their homes.
What is... Agoraphobia
This kind of episode occurs when one experiences both manic and depressive symptoms together - you have the negative feelings that come with depression but also feel agitated, restless, and high energy.
People who experience this often describe it as the worst part of the disorder.
What is... mixed episode
This may appear as agitated body movements; certain motions may repeat over and over.
What is...movement disorders
People with this disorder have a chronically unstable mood state - they experience hypomania and mild depression for at least two years but may have brief periods if normal mood (but the euthymia must last fewer than 8 weeks).
What is... Cyclothymic Disorder
or Cyclothymia
This symptom of schizoaffective disorder affects your perception of reality, your thoughts, and behaviors.
What is... Psychosis
The most common type of psychotherapy to help manage anxiety disorders.
What is... Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
This symptom involves unusual or dysfunctional ways of thinking. This is when a person has trouble organizing their thoughts or connecting them logically. They may talk in a confusing way that is hard to understand.
What is... Thought disorders
Schizophrenia is most commonly treated with a combination of these things.
What are... medications and therapy
You must experience this symptom for AT LEAST 7 DAYS to officially qualify for the diagnosis.
What is... Mania
A type of counseling that helps you take care of yourself - often focusing on day-to-day activities, such as financial and home management, grooming and hygiene, social skills, and work or school responsibilities.
What is... Skills training
This condition happens when you don't talk in certain situations because of fear or anxiety. It usually affects young children, but it can also affect adolescents and adults.
What is... Selective Mutism
A person who does not meet the diagnostic criteria for bipolar I, bipolar II, or cyclothymia but has still experienced periods of clinically significant abnormal mood elevation would be considered to have this
What is... "Other specified and unspecified bipolar and related disorders"