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People with bipolar disorder experience intense swings in mood, energy levels, behavior, and ability to function. These swings typically last for days or weeks at a time and include periods of depression, mania, and/or hypomania.
Symptoms of mania: Feelings of elation or extreme irritability, a decreased need for sleep, euphoria or a feeling of invincibility, irrational thoughts, talkativeness or faster speech that seems out of character, poor decision making.
Symptoms of hypomania: Hypomania has milder symptoms than mania. People may feel very good and motivated to get things done.
Symptoms of depression: Feeling very down, sad, or anxious, lack of interest in activities, low energy or fatigue, changes in appetite, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, suicidal thoughts, or frequent thoughts of death.
Feeling upset and sad from time to time is expected. People with depression experience persistent feelings of sadness and a lack of interest in activities to the point where it interferes with their daily life.
Signs and symptoms:
Feeling very down, sad or anxious, lack of interest in activities, low energy or fatigue, changes in appetite, changes in sleep, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, suicidal thoughts, or frequent thoughts of death.
PMDD is a severe form of PMS (premenstrual syndrome) that causes extreme mood swings and other symptoms that can be disruptive to daily life. PMDD is not technically a ‘mood disorder’ but it can be treated with medications like antidepressants.
Signs and symptoms:
Mood swings, including depressive symptoms, irritability, increased sensitivity, anxiety, dysphoria, bloating, headache, and cramping about 1-2 weeks before menstruating, symptoms that significantly improve 1-3 days post-period.
A mood disorder is a term used to describe a group of mental health conditions that affect your emotional well-being. Common mood disorders are depression and bipolar disorder.
Learn more about different types of depression, symptoms and treatments. Learn more about bipolar disorders, symptoms and treatments.
Your MOB psychiatrist will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan based on your needs. This may include medication paired with supportive therapy. In some cases your psychiatrist may recommend another type of treatment, like talk therapy.
There aren’t any online tests that can tell you if you have a mood disorder. The best way to understand your symptoms and get a diagnosis is to talk with a qualified health professional. If you’re concerned about what you’re feeling, or if your symptoms are making it hard to go about your day, we’re here for you. Get started with our online assessment and we’ll match you with a psychiatrist who can help.
hat's okay! In the first visit, your psychiatrist will ask you questions about your personal history, medical history, and symptoms to determine the best treatment for your needs. For people diagnosed with a mood disorder, treatment typically includes medication management and supportive therapy.
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