Question

In bipolar mood disorder, there is

• A. Prolonged depression
• B. Anxiety and avoidance behavious
• C. Obsession to perform a compulsive ritual
• D. Depression alternates with mania

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Depression alternates with mania

Bipolar mood disorder is also known as manic depression. It is a disorder of brain in which there are extreme mood shifts. There is alternation of mania and depression. Mania is a condition in which the person gets over excited and confident. In depression, the person gets very sad and feels upset. Mania and depression may last for few weeks or even years. The person loses interests in daily activities and feels demotivated. Some people even get suicidal thoughts.

So, the correct answer is 'depression alternates with mania'.