Mood Disorders Services
Depression, bipolar disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) can have devastating effects on your mental health and quality of life. If you develop symptoms of these or other mood disorders, visit Nonyerem Rosemary Eneje, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. She offers effective, holistic care, including options for treatment-resistant mood disorders. Call the office or book an appointment online today to find the solution to your mood disorder.
Mood Disorders Q&A
What are mood disorders?
Mood disorders are mental health conditions that negatively affect your emotions. Common examples include: Major depressive disorder (MDD)
MDD causes deep despair, worthlessness, shame, and sadness, persisting for months or years. PMDD
PMDD triggers severe mood swings at a certain point in the monthly menstrual cycle. Fluctuating hormone levels are a significant factor in PMDD development. Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder patients present with high and low moods affecting sleep, activity, judgment, energy, behavior, and thinking. Cyclothymic disorder
Cyclothymic disorder is a less severe, more predictable form of bipolar disorder. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
SAD affects people who don’t get sufficient daylight. In the United States, SAD flares up during the winter when sunlight is scarcer. Dysthymia
Dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder) is depression that persists for many years.
What symptoms do mood disorders cause?
All mood disorders cause depression, making you feel low and unable to enjoy pleasurable activities. You might struggle to sleep properly and lack focus. Negative feelings take over, and nothing you do shakes them off. The burden of living with depression can lead to self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Some mood disorders cause other feelings in addition to depression. Bipolar disorder features manic episodes where you feel highly energized, overexcited, and excessively confident. You might behave in out-of-character ways, taking risks and getting into trouble. Mood disorder symptoms can vary; for instance, some people might lose their appetite while others look to food for comfort and eat more.
What treatments help with mood disorders?
Mood disorder treatments the Nurturing Minds offers include:
Antidepressants and/or anti-anxiety drugs help by rebalancing your brain’s mood chemicals.
Mood stabilizers can help if you have bipolar disorder, and you might need hormone therapy if you have PMDD.
Psychotherapy along with medication management which will enable the patient learn coping strategies that make it easier to face daily challenges.
Patients can benefit from telehealth consultations.