Euphoria
Domain : Symptoms
Category : My daily life
Simplified definition
Extreme and unexplained state of happiness and excitement.
Source: Houria Aiouaz, for Alzheimer Foundation
Referenced definition
“Euphoria is an elevated state of mood and happiness not reflecting the reality of the situation.”
Source: Psychology Dictionary. Euphoria. [Internet]. [cited on Sept 7, 2022].
Note
- In this context, the word “euphoria” does not refer to the happiness and excitement that we may feel after a victory or when we learn very good news, but is rather associated with diseases affecting the brain.
- A person with AD may laugh at very basic things or in an inappropriate context.
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