WHAT ARE MOOD DISORDERS?
It is defined as a general emotional state or mood that is distorted or
inconsistent with your circumstances and interferes with the ability to function.
One may be extremely sad, empty or irritable (depressed), or may have
periods of depression alternating with being excessively happy (mania)
manic-depressive syndrome.
Anxiety disorders can also affect your mood and often occur along with
depression. Mood disorders may increase the risk of suicide if left untreated.
Some examples of mood disorders include:
1. Major depressive disorder — [prolonged/ persistent periods of extreme
sadness.]
2.
Bipolar disorder — [Known as manic depression or bipolar affective
disorder, it has alternating times of depression and mania.]
3.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) — [a form of depression most often
associated with fewer hours of daylight, affects appetite and sleeping
patterns.]
4.
Cyclothymic disorder — [a disorder that causes emotional ups and
downs that are less extreme than bipolar disorder.]
5.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder — [mood changes that occur during
the premenstrual phase of a woman's cycle and disappears as menses
start/]
6.
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) — [a long and chronic form
of depression.]
7.
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder — [a chronic, severe and
persistent irritability in children, Includes frequent temper outbursts
not consistent with the child's developmental age.]
8.
Depression related to medical illness — [depressive mood/ significant
loss of pleasure in almost all activities in relation to a medical condition]
9.
Depression induced by substance use or medication ―[Depression
symptoms that develop during exposure and after use of a
medication.]