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ADHD

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a behavioural condition (typically of childhood, but can persist into adult life) marked by a cluster of symptoms, including: hyperactivity, distractability, inattention and fidgeting. It is diagnosed more frequently in boys than girls and most commonly treated with Ritalin.
If you ask me, ADHD is just an excuse for naughty schoolboys to not pay attention in school.
by Doc_B April 16, 2015
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Insomnia

A common health problem characterised by difficulty in either falling or staying asleep. It can occur on its own (primary) or as a result of another medical disorder, such as depression (secondary).
Insomnia can be debilitating.
by Doc_B April 16, 2015
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Insane

The state of suffering a severe mental disorder, typically in which the afflicted individual can no longer differentiate between reality and fantasy (psychosis).
His later years were spent in an insane asylum.
by Doc_B April 16, 2015
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Hypomanic

Relating to hypomania, a mild form of the manic phase characteristic of bipolar illness.
Hypomanic states are often associated with enhanced productivity and creativity.
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Psychiatric disorder

An illness of the mind or brain which causes major disruption in a person's thinking, feelings and behaviour, and which is serious enough to require medical intervention. Also known as mental illness or mental disorder.
by Doc_B April 16, 2015
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Tourette's Syndrome

A neurological characterised by involuntary motor and phonic tics. This severe form of tic disorder affects males at approximately thrice the rate of females and is usually chronic.
Person A: why does that guy keep swearing and shaking his head?
Person B: he has Tourette's Syndrome.
by Doc_B April 16, 2015
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Bipolar

Commonly used to refer to bipolar disorder, a serious psychiatric illness marked by alternating periods of extreme elation or irritability (mania) and severe depression.
Bipolar inflicts havoc on lives.
by Doc_B April 17, 2015
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