Pseudobulbar affect is a neurological system condition that causes you to laugh, weep, or feel furious without your control. PBA has also been referred to as "emotional dysregulation." Incontinence due to emotion can be caused by this condition. Laughter attacks are sudden, uncontrollable bursts of laughter that may last for several minutes. During these episodes, people lose their temper, feel embarrassed, and may even tear up some sheets of paper. Laughter attacks are a common symptom of bipolar disorder. However, not everyone who suffers from bipolar disorder experiences them. In fact, only about one in five people with the condition will experience a laughing episode. People often mistake the symptoms of bipolar disorder for those of other conditions such as anxiety or depression. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms regularly, it could be bipolar disorder: irritability, extreme mood swings, crying over insignificant things, feeling sad for no reason, losing interest in things you used to enjoy, changing your sleeping pattern, having thoughts about suicide or harming yourself, failing at work or school, then see your doctor immediately. He or she can conduct an examination and rule out any medical conditions that may cause similar symptoms. After this, if bipolar disorder is confirmed, your doctor will prescribe you medication. Treatment is focused on managing the bipolar cycle and preventing future problems.