Mood Disorders

Mood disorders are mental health conditions that affect how you feel emotionally—often in ways that are intense and long-lasting. These shifts in mood can range from deep sadness to extreme highs, and they can make everyday life feel much harder to manage.

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Common mood disorders include:

• Major Depressive Disorder – marked by ongoing sadness, low energy, and a loss of interest in things you used to enjoy.

• Bipolar Disorder – involves cycles of emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

• Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) – a long-term form of depression with symptoms that may be less intense but last for years.

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Mood disorders can affect your sleep, appetite, energy, concentration, and relationships. You might find it hard to focus at work, maintain routines, or connect with others the way you used to.

The good news is that mood disorders are treatable. Therapy—like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—can help you understand and manage your thoughts and emotions in healthier ways. Medications such as antidepressants or mood stabilizers may also be used to balance brain chemistry and improve your emotional well-being.

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With the right support, people living with mood disorders can feel more in control, experience fewer symptoms, and build a more stable, fulfilling life.