Drastic Mood Swings

Definition

Drastic mood swings refer to extreme and sudden shifts in an individual's emotional state, characterized by rapid changes from intense happiness or euphoria to deep sadness or depression.

Related terms

Bipolar Disorder:

A mental health condition characterized by alternating episodes of mania (extreme highs) and depression (extreme lows).

Emotional Instability: Refers to a person's tendency to experience rapid and unpredictable changes in emotions.

Rapid Cycling:

Describes a pattern where individuals with bipolar disorder experience four or more mood episodes within a year, often switching between manic and depressive states quickly.