A type of disorder that is a mental illness causing serious changes in how people feel is called a mood disorder. Mood disorders primarily affect a person's emotional state, causing persistent and intense changes such as sadness, elation, or anger. Examples include depression and bipolar disorder, which involve significant shifts in mood and emotional regulation that interfere with daily life.
Mood Disorders and Emotional Changes
Mood disorders cause serious changes in feelings, such as:
- Persistent sadness or depression
- Extreme mood swings including manic or elevated moods
- Intense feelings of irritability or anger
These disorders impact how people regulate emotions and can cause them to feel very differently from their usual emotional state.
Other Disorders Affecting Feelings
- Borderline personality disorder also causes intense and variable emotional states, often leading to serious changes in how people feel about themselves and others.
- Psychosis can lead to altered feelings, including feeling strange, mood swings, and emotional detachment.
Overall, mood disorders are the principal category of mental illnesses characterized by serious changes in emotional state and feelings.
