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Mood Disorders

Mood Disorders

Mood Disorders

Often times people feel sad or annoyed and may say that they are in an irritable mood.  This feeling is different that 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 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

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Christopher M. McGinn, MA, LPC
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Wilmington, NC 28405

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.

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  • Home
  • About
    • Meet Christopher
    • Rates & Insurance Carriers
    • Privacy Policy
  • Therapy Specialties
    • Mental Health >
      • Mood Disorders
      • Depression
      • Anxiety Disorders
      • Panic Disorders
      • Adjustment Disorders
      • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • Personal Growth >
      • Self Esteem
      • Life Transitions
      • Social Skills
      • Stress Management
    • Coping Skills >
      • Grief Counseling
      • Anger Management
  • Resources
    • Printable Forms
    • What To Expect
    • Helpful Links
    • Common Questions
  • Contact