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mood disorder 

n.

Any of a group of psychiatric disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder, characterized by a pervasive disturbance of mood that is not caused by an organic abnormality. Also called affective disorder.

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Mood disorder

A group of mental disorders involving a disturbance of mood, along with either a full or partial excesseively happy (manic) or extremely sad (depressive) syndrome not caused by any other physical or mental disorder. Mood refers to a prolonged emotion.

Mentioned in: Insomnia, Schizoaffective Disorder

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mood disorder

Etymology: AS, mod, mind; L, dis + ordo, rank

a variety of conditions characterized by a disturbance in mood as the main feature. If mild and occasional, the feelings may be normal. If more severe, they may be a sign of a major depressive disorder or dysthymic reaction or be symptomatic of a bipolar disorder. Other mood disorders may be caused by a general medical condition. Mood disorder is a DSM-IV term. Also called affective disorder.

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Patient discussion about mood disorder.

Q. I doubt whether I am also affected by this? I read lots of bipolar symptoms in this Imedix community which helped me to learn more about this disorder. I doubt whether I am also affected by this? When you think that I might have this disorder, what must I do to find out for certain?

A. First stop confusing yourself. Then you need to discuss your concerns with your medical doctor. Then, he/she can refer you to a Psychiatrist/other mental health professional. There may be a screening test done and other evaluations. Don't wait! If you do have this disorder, the sooner you get treatment, the better it will be for you and the ones you love. If you don't think you can get the help you need to ease your mind because of cost, and then check out programs that your local medical hospital may have to help defer the cost of treatment. Also, check to see if there are any mental health clinics in/close to your area. I hope everything goes great with you. And, a note, if it turns out that you have this disorder, doesn’t let it get you down as that will only make it worse. Think of something positive that can come out of the whole situation. Yes… I said positive. There is a positive in everything if you look for it. Be Coooool!

Q. My wife is suffering with bipolar and now she needs some medications. My wife is suffering with bipolar and now she needs some medications which could cure her. I will be happy if someone replies me what are the medications are used to treat bipolar disorder?

A. To get her imediate help I would suggest getting her to a mental health specialist who can get her theropy along with the proper medications for her. Everyone is different so different treatments work for different people. we wont be able to tell you here what medications will be helpful for your wife she will have to work closely with mediacal professionals to find that right combination. There are also others like lixuri who choose a more natural treatment. Be patient with her and continue to support and love her. She needs the positive influences in her life more now than ever.

Q. I am scared of bipolar disorder. I have noticed some changes in my behavior few months back, I am scared of bipolar disorder. So please let me know the symptoms of Bipolar disorder?

A. Lixurion is right here, It is vey important to find a good doctor. I have found that GP's (family doctors) are great for colds or stomach aches but when it comes to mental illness they do not know enough to be of sufficiant help to you. Ask to be referred to a psychiatrist, in fact I would ask for a few names you have to find someone you trust.
Your fear is based on a lack of knowlege about bipolar disorder, once you learn the facts about the illness you will no longer fear the illness. there are ways to manage this illness. Start with an accurate diagnosis and move forward to educate yourself as much as possible about the illness, its symptoms and treatments. I will be thinking of you in this time.
The symptoms are as follows:
mania- irritable, spending money, excessive energy, lack of sleep or the need to sleep etc...
Depression- over sleeping, inability to function, lack of interest in thigs you were once important to you, thoughts/planning of suicide..