Catatonia is a severe psychiatric and medical condition, characterized by, in catatonic stupor, a general absence of motor activity, and, in catatonic excitement, violent, hyperactive behavior directed at oneself or others but with no visible purpose. Catatonia is associated with a number of other psychiatric and medical conditions, such as the life-threatening neuroleptic malignant syndrome as well as bipolar disorder (most commonly), drug abuse, depression, and schizophrenia. Depending on the case, there are a variety of available treatments, including benzodiazepines. A catatonic stupor is a motionless or apathetic state in which one remains oblivious to external stimuli. ... Catatonic excitement is state of constant agitation and excitability. ... Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a life-threatening, neurological disorder most often caused by an adverse reaction to neuroleptic (antipsychotic) drugs. ... Bipolar Affective Disorder, BPAD, or BP is a mood disorders catagory, consisting of Bipolar type I, Bipolar type II, cyclothymic disorder, Bipolar NOS (not otherwise spcified). ... This article is actively undergoing a major edit. ... In ordinary conversation, nearly any mood with some element of sadness may be called depressed. However, for depression to be termed clinical depression it must reach criteria which are generally accepted by clinicians; it is more than just a temporary state of sadness. ... Benzodiazepine tablets The benzodiazepines are a class of drugs with hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, amnestic and muscle relaxant properties. ...