MOOD DISORDERS & DEPRESSION

DEPRESSION & MOOD DISORDERS
CATEGORIES OF MOOD DISORDERS:
Dysthymia
Often referred to as chronic or persistent depression, dysthymia affects nearly 2% of the U.S. population. To diagnose, fewer symptoms are required but they must have been present for 2 or more years. Dysthymia, due to its chronic nature, may reside undiagnosed for years. Individuals may begin to identify with it, believing it part of their nature. If you feel these symptoms may describe what you feel, keep in mind the following risk factors such as having relatives with depression, history of traumatic events, personality traits or a history of negativity, low energy, or even other mental health disorders. If these also pertain to you, please call us to speak with someone.- Low interest in daily activities
- Sleep changes
- Low self-esteem
- Little appetite
- Hopelessness
- Poor concentration
- Fatigue
- Avoidance of social activities
Cyclothymia
Cyclothymia, similar to bipolar disorder, involves cycles of highs and lows though often milder than bipolar disorder.Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is how it sounds, the uncontrolled experience of two poles of emotions: mania and depression. Manic episodes include three or more of the following symptoms:- Distractibility
- Abnormally upbeat, jumpy
- Racing thoughts
- Increased energy and agitation
- Euphoria
- Unusually talkative
- Poor decision-making ability
- Fatigue or energy loss
- Insomnia (OR sleeping too much)
- Slowed behavior or restlessness
- Feeling worthless
- Thoughts of suicide
- Depressed mood
- No interest in activities
- Lack of concentration
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Though often temporary and mild, seasonal affective disorder impacts millions of Americans each year. Often occurring during the winter months, summer episodes may also present themselves. The official cause of seasonal affective disorder is unknown, but the primary theory is that variations in weather (typically decreased sunlight) can affect an individual’s biochemistry, namely serotonin levels. In mild cases, light therapy may prove effective. However, severe cases do necessitate treatment. If you or a loved one is suffering from any of the above disorders, to not hesitate to call us.Copyright 2018-2020 Reconnect | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Created by Active Marketing