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I need to know a term that refers to a person who is mentally non-disabled but has a kind of mental issue because of which sometimes acts weird; such as, starts laughing suddenly or crying or using abusive language, then they come back to the normal state and act normal.
I found one but I'm not sure if it is right.

Disruptive mental health

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    There's a psychology and neuroscience Stack Exchange which might be able to give you the actual medical term. If there is one. (It would depend on your definition of disability - various forms of neurodivergence aren't necessarily considered disabilities by people who have them.)
    – Stuart F
    Commented Dec 4 at 9:53
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    There are so many different mental health conditions that we do not have one single word that covers them all. As @StuartF says, some forms of neurodivergence are not considered 'mental disabilities'. Commented Dec 4 at 10:05
  • I didn't write, mentally disabled, I wrote mentally non-disabled e.g. good mental health condition.
    – xeesid
    Commented Dec 4 at 10:17
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    We don't necessarily agree with your characterization of this as a non-malady. Native speakers not in the psychology profession might have any number of terms to describe such behavior, and which one applies best would be a matter of opinion.
    – TimR
    Commented Dec 4 at 11:29
  • Ask the person involved if they have talked to a doctor/professional about their inability to control their strong emotions OR their sporadic episodes when they appear to be suffering distress. This is not a site for diagnosis.
    – Mari-Lou A
    Commented Dec 5 at 12:33

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Saying someone "acts weird" sounds like a personal opinion. If you mean they act unconventionally or disparate from social norms, that doesn't mean anything is wrong with them at all. Their differences to you could just be cultural. But, if you mean their behaviour is socially unacceptable then you may be speaking about emotional, behavioural, interpersonal or personality issues.

While it is true that some mental health disorders affect the above, to be defined as a mental health disorder the issue must include clinically significant disturbances in cognition, emotion regulation, behaviour etc, cause distress or impaired functioning, and be rooted in biological, psychological, or developmental processes.

To be clear, this is not a diagnosis of any individual. Only a medical professional can say if an individual has a mental health disorder or not; likewise, emotional, behavioural, interpersonal or personality issues would be identified by a professional in psychology or similar specialty.

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    Yes, acts weird does sound like a personal opinion. Right. I do not understand why everyone seems to assume this is about diagnosis. This answer does not deserve a dv.
    – Lambie
    Commented Dec 5 at 14:59
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We could say generally this person is struggling with their mental health and has wild mood swings. It's not appropriate for non-medical professionals to use psychiatric terms on a person.

(Described in the links below are some psychiatric terms used in my original answer. They are for the medical specialists and are for our information only.)

Cyclothymia

Bipolar Disorder:

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  • As diagnoses go, that is a very big jump from a very limited description. Commented Dec 4 at 9:41
  • Thanks, @Michael Harvey. I think you’re right. Commented Dec 4 at 10:02
  • The somewhat vague OP description could fit an autistic 'meltdown'. Commented Dec 4 at 10:10
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    I doubt this was your intent, but this answer is written as if a person, when speaking English, should guess a psychiatric diagnosis and then use that to refer to someone's behavior in a general sense. I don't think that's good advice for English language learners. Please remember that's what answers on this site are for.
    – Dan Getz
    Commented Dec 4 at 12:38
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    This answer is just descriptive. No one is diagnosing anyone.
    – Lambie
    Commented Dec 5 at 15:02
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The term "disruptive mental health" is not a specific diagnosis or condition.

If I understood correctly, you are asking:

"What term describes someone without a diagnosed mental disorder but who occasionally experiences sudden emotional or behavioral changes?"

The symptoms which OP mentioned is called Pathological laughter and crying Also called: PBA, pseudobulbar affect. Inappropriate involuntary, sudden laughing and crying due to a nervous system disorder. This behavior may have various causes,

1. Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA):.
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A condition characterized by sudden, uncontrollable, and inappropriate episodes of laughing or crying.

2. Pathological laughter and crying:.
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A form of affect lability involving frequent, involuntary emotional outbursts. It is often associated with neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, ALS, MS, Parkinson's disease, stroke, and traumatic brain injury.

It's essential to note that only a qualified mental health professional can provide an accurate diagnosis and guidance. If someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, consulting a mental health expert for proper evaluation and support is crucial.

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  • mentally non-disabled is fine as a descriptive by an OP.
    – Lambie
    Commented Dec 4 at 16:36
  • i found "non-disabled" here: gov.uk/government/publications/inclusive-communication/…
    – xeesid
    Commented Dec 5 at 6:04
  • @xeesid I have given the terms thatdescribes the symptoms. The cause can only be detected by a qualified mental health professional. I found , the term "mentally non-disabled" at some places online. This behavior may have various causes, This behavior may have various causes, The symptoms is called Pathological laughter and crying Also called: PBA, pseudobulbar affect Commented Dec 5 at 14:19
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In US slang, the word 'spaz' can describe a person like that. The meaning has changed over time and it does not mean the same thing from person to person. It is sometimes used to describe someone who is either excessively energetic, or easily startled into having a physical response, or spontaneously starts to move their body for no reason, though it could also mean a very clumsy person, or even someone who is nerdy or uncool. It is not typically a way to indicate that someone has an actual psychological or physical disorder. It is sometimes a pejorative term but can also be used in a teasing or endearing way. The word may be falling into disuse because of its origins as a derogatory term for physical disability.

However, in British English and possibly other regions outside of the US, "spaz"—along with "spastic", which it is an abbreviation of—is an extremely offensive slur. You should be very careful not to use it if you are unsure whether it is a slur in the region where you are saying it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spastic_(word)

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  • This answer is not about a term. The word you mention is merely derogatory.
    – Lambie
    Commented Dec 5 at 14:58
  • @Lambie My answer includes a link to a thorough explanation of the word's history and use. It is not a merely derogatory term where I live. The question is, to my eyes, not asking for medical terminology. I base this on the fact that the OP specified a "mentally non-disabled" person and used the phrase "sometimes acts weird". Though they could have explained more clearly, I reasonably assume that the hypothetical person they have described does not need a diagnosis because they are not ill. Commented Dec 5 at 21:01
  • The word in most circles is considerered really awful. It's a slur in AmE too. Unless used as a joke.
    – Lambie
    Commented Dec 5 at 21:16

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