A mood disorder is a mental health condition that primarily affects a person's persistent emotional state. Mood disorders can dramatically impact daily functioning and quality of life. The two main categories are depression and bipolar disorder.
Depression involves feeling sad, hopeless, irritable, unmotivated, or disinterested in life for weeks or months at a time. Symptoms may include:
Bipolar disorder involves shifts between high and low mood episodes. During manic episodes, one may feel extremely energized, euphoric, restless, impulsive, and reckless. Depressive episodes involve the symptoms listed above. Mood shifts in bipolar can be rapid, occurring within days or weeks.
Causes of mood disorders are complex, often involving a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. Risk increases with family history, significant stress or trauma, or substance abuse issues.
If you or a loved one are struggling with mood issues, reach out to a mental health professional right away. Treatments like therapy and medication can help manage symptoms. Lifestyle changes like regulating sleep, nutrition, exercise, and stress levels also make a big difference.
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