Mood Disorders

What are mood disorders?

Mood disorders are mental health conditions that cause dramatic alterations in your emotions. Many people think of mood disorders as conditions that cause extreme swings in emotions many times every day. 

In actuality, mood disorders cause prolonged highs, lows, or both. Without treatment, mood disorders are frequently debilitating. But mood disorders respond very well to the correct customized treatment. 

What types of mood disorders are there?

The most common mood disorders are:

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder has two types: bipolar I and bipolar II. With bipolar I, people experience extreme emotional highs that last for at least a week. They may experience periods of lows (depressive episodes) also. 

With bipolar II, people have depressive episodes (extreme low mood) lasting two weeks or longer. They also have at least one hypomanic episode, with a high mood that’s less extreme than bipolar I mania. 

Bipolar disorder is extremely disruptive and can be debilitating. Many people who struggle with it have difficulty managing their emotions and struggle with daily life unless they get treatment. 

Depression

Depression, or major depressive disorder, is the most common mood disorder. While depression does cause prolonged periods of extreme sadness, many people with depression struggle with irritability and angry outbursts over fairly minor issues. 

As with bipolar disorder, depression can be debilitating. Many people with depression experience suicidal thoughts and may try to act on those thoughts unless they get help.

Other types of mood disorders include intermittent explosive disorder, substance-induced mood disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

How are mood disorders treated?

Infinity Care provides thoughtful and nuanced mental health care based on your diagnosed mood disorder and individual needs. The team is also well-equipped to treat dual diagnosis, with a mood disorder alongside substance use disorder (SUD). 

Some of the treatment approaches are:

• Mental health evaluation
• Mental health education
• Counseling
• Medication management
• Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
• Anger management
• Trauma-informed care
• Group therapy
• Crisis stabilization
• Recovery program 
• Sober living

The team collaborates with you. They want your treatment to fit your life and align with your personal goals, so they’re always open to discussing how to forge ahead with your customized mental health care. 

If you have or suspect you could have a mood disorder, don’t prolong your difficulties. Treatment at Infinity Care can give you a new beginning. Book a consultation online or call the office now.