Misophonia

A rarely diagnosed mental condition in which negative emotional experiences (from annoyance to extreme rage) are triggered by specific sounds, which can be either loud or soft. Nose sniffling, eating and breathing noises and tapping are all examples of trigger sounds for people suffering from this illness.
Misophonia, a sound sensitivity disorder, causes untold suffering and social withdrawal.
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Misophonia

A mental illness marked by extreme aversion to certain soft sounds, such as eating noises and nose sniffling. The condition is newly-defined and rarely diagnosed.
Misophonia causes pain and anguish for the ill person, as well as those around them.
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Mood disorder

A mood or affective disorder is a major type of mental illness in which emotions are significantly disturbed. Examples include clinical depression and the more severe bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder is a severe mood disorder that in its most extreme form has much more in common with schizophrenia than depression.
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Psychosis

A severe mental disturbance in which the individual loses touch with reality, often experiencing delusions (false beliefs) and hallucinations (e.g., hearing voices that do not exist).
Mike's psychosis was triggered by smoking too much weed.
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Psychosis

A form of severe mental disturbance marked by loss of contact with reality, as manifest by the presence of delusions (false beliefs) and hallucinations (e.g., hearing voices which do not exist). Usually associated with serious psychiatric illnesses, such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Many people suffering from psychosis lack insight into their condition.
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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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Mental health

A general state of emotional and psychological well-being, as manifest by the ability to cope with and meet the demands of everyday life.
Many people suffering from mental health problems are reluctant to get the help they need.
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