Mood Disorders

Often times people feel sad or annoyed and may say that they are in an irritable mood. This feeling is different than a mood disorder which affects a person’s everyday emotional state and quality of life. Approximately one in ten people ages 18 and older have mood disorders. These include depression and bipolar disorder and can increase a person’s risk of heart disease, diabetes and other diseases. Most people with mood disorders can lead productive lives with the proper treatment.

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Symptoms Of Mood Disorders

Inability to take pleasure in former interests
Significant changes in appetite and sleep patterns
Irritability, anger, worry, agitation, anxiety
Pessimism, indifference
Loss of energy, persistent lethargy
Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, helplessness or inadequacy
Continued sadness or unexplained crying spells
Unexplained aches and pains
Recurring thoughts of death or suicide

Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty sleeping
Guilt
Hostility or aggression
Irritability and mood changes
Loss of interest in daily life
Problems interacting with loved ones
Unexplained weight gain or loss
Inability to concentrate, indecisiveness
Social withdrawal

"Tough times never last, but tough people do"

~ Robert H. Schuller

Helpful Links For Mood Disorders

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance - DBSA provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders.
National Alliance of Mental Illness - NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
The American Psychiatric Association - An organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental illness.