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Mood Disorders

Mood Disorders

When a significant change in mood disrupts your life activities, it should be considered a mood disorder. Although the exact cause of mood disorders has not been accurately identified, most professionals agree that it involves a combination of biological and environmental factors. Each condition is as different as the patient. Mood disorder is an emotional mental state. It usually manifests in unstable conditions such as periods of extreme happiness, extreme sadness, or moving from one mood to another. It is common for feelings and emotions to change, and feelings of sadness are part of life. When someone experiences extreme versions of these conditions for several weeks or longer, and it begins to harm your life, it can be considered a mood disorder. It can inhibit your ability to function in normal routine activities like work or school. That is the right time to think about counselling and therapy services. If there is a family history that contains a diagnosis of mood disorders, you do have a greater chance of developing them. However, a traumatic event in your life can trigger the onset as well. In addition, a person can dramatically increase their chance of acquiring this condition as a result of medication or substance abuse.
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What are some signs or symptoms of mood disorder?

The signs and symptoms of mood disorder are determined by either the depression or bipolar forms of the disorder. These conditions may require long-term or life-long treatment. But you can certainly make great progress by addressing it early and honestly.

Symptoms associated with depression:

  • Feeling distracted and an inability to focus or concentrate
  • Frequent thoughts of death (particularly suicide)
  • Atypical sleep patterns
  • A loss of interest in previous areas of interest
  • Gaining or losing weight
  • Extreme eating habits
  • Worthless or hopeless feelings
  • Low energy and Lethargy
  • Frequent or constant feeling of sadness

 

Symptoms associated with hypomanic or manic episodes:

  • Constantly changing or racing thoughts
  • Insomnia
  • Feeling on edge or unwarranted nervous
  • An overly energized feeling of elation
  • A tendency to move or speak rapidly
  • Easily agitated or irritable
  • Extreme, irrational, or ill-advised behaviour
  • A need to accomplish too many things at once

We can help you

  • Identify, appreciate, and enjoy your everyday life
  • Better understand and manage your feelings of sadness and their cause
  • Develop more positive feelings about yourself
  • Elevate your mood away from negativity and suicidal thoughts
  • Be able to more clearly determine patterns that cause your depression and structure ways to overcome them
  • Foster healthy relationships and re-engage in your social environment

The next step

You may have wondered– “is there counselling for depression near me?” Yes, we’re here for you. Let us help you heal. Once that is understood, you’re on your way. You shouldn’t wait another day to free yourself from the limitations a mood disorder can cause.

Contact us and let us know how you’re doing. We’d love to help you understand your situation.

What are our clients saying:

I have worked with Priscilla for 7 years. She has played an integral role in my personal growth, health, and well-being. Priscilla has extensive experience and knowledge working with clients struggling with various mental health issues, and is also a great touchstone for keeping on track, and accountable with personal goals.
Rebecca Crottey

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Almost everyone experiences general anxiety throughout their lives. People may develop any of a variety of related disorders if they experience it frequently.

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The goal of depth psychology is to discover the root cause of your difficulties by exploring your subconscious mind, feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.

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This therapy strives to create a feeling of trust, respect, and communication between members of a family.

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Mood Disorders

Mood disorder is an emotional mental state. In most cases, it manifests as periods of extreme happiness, extreme sadness, or moving from one mood to another.

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Psychedelic therapy is a form of psychotherapy that can be used to understand psychedelic experiences, to process them, and to integrate them into your daily life.

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With shamanic work, you will be able to discover your own spiritual resources and strengthen your connection to the spirits.

Trauma/PTSD Therapy

A psychiatric disorder known as posttraumatic stress disorder may affect people who have been exposed to traumatic events.

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