I just rely on other sources than a dictionary for information.

I have just listed pertinent information about mood disorders and cognitive problems
in mood episodes. That should help to explain the meaning of "mood" which I think
may be the problem. If not, I am certain that I never suggested anyone here is
stupid.

Both doctors whom I have chosen as sources agree that cognitive distortion both
can and cannot damage intelligence. The whole issue is one that is highly technical
at this point and often unclear based on different research projects about that
subject. I wish everyone had a handbook on bipolar illness to use before
presenting information; it's just so much more than can be expressed in a "brief
response" as we're supposed to give.

I think it's best for me to walk away from this thread; I gave the information from
Dr. Goodwin and Dr. Jamison in very, very brief form that explained the meaning
of mood which, in my view, is the problem here.