(F39) Unspecified mood [affective] disorder

Apathy is a lack of emotion or interest in activities. It may manifest as a lack of motivation, decreased energy, or a general disinterest in things that were previously enjoyable. It can be a gradual process, beginning with a lack of energy and enthusiasm, and progressing to a complete lack of moti...

Depression is a mental health disorder that is characterized by feeling persistently low, sad, hopeless, and empty. It can manifest through changes in mood, appetite, energy, sleep, and concentration. Symptoms may include persistent sadness, irritability, loss of interest in activities, difficulty s...

Scattered attention is a symptom characterized by difficulty focusing and maintaining attention. It may manifest as difficulty following conversations, difficulty focusing on tasks, or restlessness. It may develop gradually over time due to stress, fatigue, or other external factors. It can also be ...

Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep. It can manifest in different ways, including difficulty initiating sleep, waking up multiple times throughout the night, waking up too early, and feeling unrefreshed after sleep. It can be caused by variou...

Decreased appetite is a symptom that can manifest in a variety of ways. It can manifest as a lack of interest in food, difficulty eating, or a lack of hunger. This symptom can develop gradually over time or suddenly. It can be caused by a variety of medical conditions, medications, or psychological ...

Suicidal thoughts are a serious symptom of mental illness, such as depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder. They involve a person feeling they have no hope or purpose in life and that death is the only way to end their suffering. Symptoms of suicidal thoughts can include feeling hopel...

Irritability and anger are common symptoms of many psychological and physical health issues. It is characterized by frequent outbursts of anger and frustration, often in response to minor issues. It can be accompanied by feelings of restlessness, agitation, and difficulty controlling emotions. It of...

Aggressiveness is a symptom that is characterized by hostile or violent behavior. It is usually accompanied by feelings of anger, irritability, and frustration. It can manifest in physical, verbal, or psychological forms, including physical aggression, verbal aggression, and emotional aggression. Ag...

Visual hallucinations are false or distorted visual perceptions that may appear as lights, shapes, colors, people, or animals. They can be vivid and detailed, and may come in the form of still images, moving images, or both. Visual hallucinations typically develop gradually over time, and may be acc...

Auditory hallucinations are a type of hallucination that involve hearing voices or other sounds that are not actually present. These experiences can range from hearing a single voice to having a complex conversation with multiple voices. They can be accompanied by other symptoms, such as paranoia or...

Ravelling is a symptom of a variety of medical conditions. It is characterized by a feeling of tightness in the chest, accompanied by pain, and is often accompanied by a feeling of pressure or tightness in the throat. It usually develops gradually and can last for several minutes. It can range from ...

Fear is an emotion characterized by feelings of anxiety, dread, and unease. It can manifest as physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, sweating, trembling, and difficulty breathing. Fear can develop gradually, through repeated exposure to a stressful situation, or it can be triggered suddenl...

Dyspnea is a feeling of breathlessness or difficulty breathing. It can range from mild to severe and can be caused by a variety of factors, such as asthma, COPD, heart failure, or anemia. Symptoms of dyspnea may include shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, and rapid breathing. Dyspnea can...