Mood disorder - Renewal Hormone Center

What is a mood disorder?

A mood disorder is a condition where an individual experiences persistent or recurrent episodes of overly high or low mood states that negatively impacts their ability to carry out everyday tasks and live a normal life. Mood disorders differ from ordinary mood changes that most people go through occasionally.

There are several major types of mood disorders:

• Major depressive disorder - Characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness. Other common symptoms include fatigue, sleeping issues, loss of interest in hobbies, and suicidal thoughts.
• Bipolar disorder - Characterized by alternating episodes of mania (elevated mood and energy) and depression. Manic behaviors can include risk-taking, impulsiveness, and delusional thinking.
• Dysthymia - A milder but chronic form of depression with less severe symptoms than major depression.
• Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) - A mood disorder tied to seasonal changes, commonly worsening during winter months.

While the exact causes of mood disorders are unknown, research suggests they can result from a complex interaction of genetics, brain chemistry changes, hormonal imbalances, and environmental stressors.

If you suspect you may suffer from a mood disorder, the compassionate doctors at Renewal Hormone Center can provide cutting-edge testing and treatment plans tailored to your unique needs. Our integrative approach combines psychotherapy, light therapy, cutting-edge pharmaceutical options, and hormone balancing solutions to help clients regain control of their moods and lives.

Some key risk factors for developing mood disorders include:

• Family history
• Trauma or abuse
• Chronic illness
• Substance abuse
• Social isolation

Fortunately, today more treatment options exist than ever before:

• Medications - Antidepressants, mood stabilizers
• Psychotherapy - Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy
• Light therapy
• Alternative treatments - Supplements, acupuncture
• Lifestyle changes - Exercise, healthy diet, good sleep hygiene

The compassionate medical team at Renewal Hormone Center understands how debilitating struggles with mood can be for patients and their loved ones. Our goal is to provide every client with an integrative treatment plan tailored to their unique symptoms, biology, and lifestyle using the most advanced testing and therapies available. If you’re ready to regain balance in body and mind, contact our office today to schedule a consultation. We’re here to listen and help lighten your mood naturally!