Mood disorders
Disturbance in moods affecting daily functioning or causing significant distress. Can be bipolar do, major depression, dysthymia, cyclothymia, or organic mood disorders.
Dr. Alan Ali reviewed this
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A 29-year old female asked:
Never functioning life:confusion, disconectiosadness, no life or work.No medical pb, last diag mood disorder.Less pain no progress.Whats wrong with me?
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A 33-year old asked:
Are there mood disorders only women get?
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What conditions are considered mood disorders?
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A 30-year old asked:
How can my husband cope with my mood disorder?
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How could a doctoer tell you have a mood disorder?
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A 43-year old asked:
How do a mood disorder and a idenity disorder differ?
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How can someone help a loved one with a mood disorder?
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A 35-year old asked:
Must I tell a friend if I think he has a mood disorder?
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Why must I try different medications for mood disorders?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: mood disorders?
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Will I have to be hospitalized if I join a study on mood disorders?
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A 48-year old asked:
Tips for working with children with mood disorders in the classroom?
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A 29-year old female asked:
How can you detect mood disorders as opposed to normal mood variations ?
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A 33-year old asked:
How long would medication have to be used for someone who has mood disorder?
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A 39-year old asked:
In people with chronic conditions, are mood disorders more common in men or women?
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A 30-year old male asked:
I suspect a family member of recently developing a mood disorder. Theyre likely going to resist seeking professional help and wont be reasoned with. What should I do in order to help them get the care that they need?
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A 48-year old asked:
Can women get mood disorders from menopause?
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A 39-year old asked:
How common are mood disorders among teen girls?
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A 35-year old asked:
I was wondering are mood disorders caused by fungus ?
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A 30-year old asked:
How are mood disorder and premenstrual syndrome diagnosed?
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A 41-year old asked:
Is it common to experience hypersexuality in mood disorders?
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A 31-year old asked:
What are the causes of people to have anxiety & mood disorders?
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How can I cope with the side effects of meds for a mood disorder?
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A 39-year old asked:
What's the difference between mood disorder and bipoloar disorder?
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A 42-year old asked:
Can you please tell me how mental illness and mood disorder differ?
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A 32-year old asked:
What's a truly informed consent form for someone with mood disorders?
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A 29-year old female asked:
If someone with no mood disorder takes a mood stabilizer. What happens ?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Is depersonalization part of mood disorder? What medication treats depersonalization?
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A 17-year old female asked:
I am somewhat temperamental. When should I take into consideration if it is a mood disorder or something worse?
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A 48-year old asked:
I have a constant feeling of disorganization, or something is not right, that is part of my mood disorder right?
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