Bipolar disorder

...ba href=/bipolar disorder/a/b, or manic-depressive illness, which is characterized by periods of depression alternating with episodes of excessive energy and activity.

ba href=/bipolar disorder/a/b is not discussed in this report; see Well-Connected Report #66 ba href=/bipolar disorder/a/b.Major DepressionIn major, or acute, depression, at least five of the symptoms listed below must occur for a period of at least two weeks, and they must represent a change from previous behavior or mood.

Depressed mood or loss of interest must be present.1.

Depressed mood on most days for most of each day.

(Irritability may be prominent in children and adolescents.)2.

Total or very noticeable loss of pleasure most of the time.3.

Significant increases or decreases in appetite, weight, or both.4.

Sleep disorders, either insomnia or excessive sleepiness, nearly every day.5.

Feelings of agitation or a sense of intense slowness.6.

Loss of energy and a daily sense of tiredness.7.

Sense of guilt or worthlessness nearly all the time.8.

Inability to concentrate occurring nearly every day.9.

Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide.In addition, other criteria must be met:The symptoms listed above do not follow or accompany manic episodes (such as in ba href=/bipolar disorder/a/b or other disorders).They impair important normal functions (such as work or personal relationships).They are not caused by drugs, alcohol, or other substances.They are not caused by normal grief.A long-term study conducted in 1997 found that episodes of major depression usually l...

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Butler told police that Kellerman was his "only ally" in life who "went to bat" for him in troubled times, The Times report said.

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