7 Types Of Mood Disorders You Should Know About

    It's not an exaggeration to say mental health is a huge issue today

                                                      

experts estimate 26 of americans above 18 years of age suffer from a diagnosable mental

disorder in today's video we'll be talking about seven types of mood disorders you should

know about what's the difference between bipolar 1 and bipolar 2 disorder what are the symptoms

of the cyclothymic disorder we'll be talking about all this and more number one major depressive

disorder when you lose a loved one or you're facing rough circumstances you'll be sad for

some time sadness however is generally a short-term emotion but if you feel deep sadness for a

longer duration you could be suffering from a major depressive disorder feeling hollow

inside is also a big red flag indicating you could be suffering from depression also known

as clinical depression major depressive disorders are not that uncommon 2017 data shows 7 of

american adults had a major episode in the same year typically symptoms include feeling

sad on a daily basis and showing reduced interest in activities you previously enjoyed you might

also find a change in your appetite and body weight but people often mistake sadness to

be the only sign of depression there are other symptoms too you could be feeling restless

for no reason or experiencing a change in your sleep cycle the most extreme signs of

depression include thoughts about self-harm and feelings of worthlessness these are the

biggest indicators of clinical depression you also usually find it hard to concentrate

or make decisions symptoms of clinical depression include loss of interest in activities you

loved feeling hopeless all the time sleep problems constant fatigue anxiety nervousness

restlessness rapid breathing and heart rate irritability changes in weight and appetite

uncontrollable emotions mood swings thoughts about self-harm you'll be diagnosed with major

depressive disorder if you display at least five of these symptoms in a two-week period

have you ever been depressed before how did you get better share your story with the bestie

community in the comments below number two bipolar 1 disorder bipolar disorder can be

more intense and difficult to treat than clinical depression if you have bipolar 1 you'll find

yourself in a very excited and energetic state this is called a manic episode a manic episode

is so intense you wouldn't be able to do your normal activities if you're in a manic phase

it would be difficult for people around you to bring you back to a normal state sometimes

the symptoms are extreme enough to the point you'll require hospitalization typically symptoms

include restlessness and difficulty concentrating you would also find yourself with more energy

than usual other symptoms include difficulty sleeping and displaying risky behavior this

could include spending more money than you can afford or having multiple sexual relationships

people with bipolar 1 disorder may or may not have a depressive episode also it can

only be diagnosed as a manic phase if it's not due to influences like alcohol and drugs

the biggest myth plaguing bipolar one disorder is that people often romanticize mania episodes

they think it's just a phase where you're extremely productive and fun to be around

that you're in an exceptionally good mood all the time mania feels good at first but

without treatment it can quickly become terrifying high irritability snapping at loved ones hypersexuality

and shopping sprees can wreak havoc on a person's life if we were to sum up the symptoms of

bipolar 1 during a manic episode they would be feeling euphoric or irritable flying from

one idea to the next within minutes loud speech inflated self-image and overconfidence hypersexuality

overspending substance abuse hyperactivity and increased activity decreased need for

sleep number three bipolar 2 disorder the second type of bipolar disorder is one where

you have a major depressive episode for a minimum of two weeks accompanied by a hypomanic

episode people with bipolar 2 disorders do not generally have a full-fledged manic episode

and typically don't require hospitalization a hypomanic episode is less intense than a

manic episode but your behavior would still be different enough for the people around

you to recognize it's not your normal state just as with a manic episode if the change

in behavior is because of alcohol or drugs it won't be recognized as hypomania sometimes

it's possible for a medical health professional to misdiagnose bipolar 2 disorder as depression

this is because when you go for a diagnosis the major focus may fall on your symptoms

of depression typically symptoms of bipolar 2 disorder include hypomanic episode less

intense than mania cycling back and forth between hypomania and depression bipolar disorder

is one of the most misunderstood conditions people think it's very rare in reality one

in five americans has a mental health condition and two million of them have bipolar disorder

do not mistake bipolar disorder to be just mood swings the highs and lows are very different

from common mood swings if you have bipolar disorder you'll experience extreme changes

in your energy levels activity and sleep that doesn't happen with mood swings another myth

about bipolar disorder is that you can cure it with lifestyle changes while healthy diet

and exercising can help to a certain degree you can never cure bipolar disorder with just

this you need medication and therapy along with a holistic approach towards life number

four cyclothymic disorder cyclothymia is a mild mood disorder in which your mood will

have ups and downs these mood swings are thankfully not as extreme as bipolar disorder you typically

go through low level depression for a few weeks and then a few days of hypomania symptoms

of the cyclothymic disorder are simply depressive symptoms and manic symptoms during the depressive

cycle you're irritable and aggressive with people around you you will see changes in

your appetite and weight as well sleep disorders and low energy along with low sex drive also

exist you might feel worthless and become forgetful as you find it difficult to concentrate

during the manic cycle symptoms include a lack of focus and disorganized thought you

start to speak so fast it's hard to understand you you also display extremely high self-esteem

and can become hyperactive and argumentative other symptoms include lack of sleep hyper

sex drive and impulsive behavior cyclothymia usually starts during adolescence you might

be functioning normally but become moody and difficult while cyclothymic disorders are

not extreme enough to require hospitalization they could develop into bipolar disorders

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nine foods that can boost your brain function and memory number five disruptive mood dysregulation

disorder dmdd is mostly seen in children when a child throws temper tantrums that go beyond

just mood swings this is likely to be the case children with dmdd may find it difficult

to function and need clinical attention symptoms of dmdd include being angry for most of the

day and having trouble functioning in environments such as home in school if the child has a

severe temper tantrum at least three times a week it could be dmdd typically a child

needs to exhibit these symptoms at least 12 months before they can be diagnosed number

six persistent depressive disorder persistent depressive disorder pdd is a type of depression

where symptoms are not as severe but last for a much longer period you might suffer

from pdd for years it could get in the way of your daily functions like work and personal

relationships symptoms for pdd are the same as depression but they occur every day for

at least two years these symptoms include feeling hopeless and showing a lack of interest

in daily activities you would also have low energy levels and find it difficult to concentrate

on things other symptoms include sleep-related and appetite-related issues as well as a tendency

to avoid social activities you'll also exhibit low self-esteem and negativity along with

a decrease in productivity number seven pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder many women face premenstrual

syndrome pms a condition where they face abdominal pain and headache in the days leading up to

their period if you have pms which occurs among 20 to 40 percent of women you would

also feel irritable and sometimes bloated if the symptoms of pms are severe then it's

known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder pmdd this occurs among three to eight percent of

women who experience pms and oftHey there, viewers!

It’s not an exaggeration to say mental health is a huge issue today.

Experts estimate 26% of Americans above 18 years of age suffer from a diagnosable mental

disorder.

In today's video, we’ll be talking about 7 types of mood disorders you should know

about.

c What are the symptoms of the cyclothymic disorder?

We’ll be talking about all of this AND more...

1.

Major Depressive Disorder

When you lose a loved one, or you’re facing rough circumstances, you’ll be sad for some

time.

Sadness, however, is generally a short-term emotion.

But if you feel deep sadness for a longer duration, you could be suffering from a major

depressive disorder.

Feeling hollow inside is also a big red flag indicating you could be suffering from depression.

Also known as clinical depression, major depressive disorders are not that uncommon.

2017 data shows about 7% of American adults had a major episode in the same year.

Typically, symptoms include feeling sad on a daily basis, and showing reduced interest

in activities you previously enjoyed.

You might also find a change in your appetite and body weight.

But people often mistake sadness to be the only sign of depression.

There are other symptoms too.

You could be feeling restless for no reason.

Or experiencing a change in your sleep cycle.

The most extreme signs of depression include thoughts about self-harm and feelings of worthlessness.

These are the biggest indicators of clinical depression.

You also usually find it hard to concentrate or make decisions.

Symptoms of clinical depression include:

Lost interest in activities you loved Feeling hopeless all the time

Sleep problems Constant fatigue

Anxiety, nervousness, restlessness Rapid breathing and heart rate

Irritability Changes in weight and appetite

Uncontrollable emotions Mood swings

Thoughts about self harm

You’ll be diagnosed with major depressive disorder if you display at least five of these

symptoms in a two-week period.

Have you ever been depressed before?

How did you get better?

Share your story with the Bestie community in the comments below.

2.

Bipolar I disorder

Bipolar disorder can be more intense and difficult to treat than clinical depression.

If you have bipolar I, you’ll find yourself in a very excited and energetic stage.

This is called a manic episode.

A manic episode is so intense, you wouldn’t be able to do your normal activities.

If you’re in a manic phase, it would be difficult for people around you to bring you

back into a normal state.

Sometimes the symptoms are extreme enough to the point you’ll require hospitalization.

Typically, symptoms include restlessness and difficulty concentrating.

You would also find yourself with more energy than usual.

Other symptoms include difficulty sleeping and displaying risky behavior.

This could include spending more money than you can afford or having multiple sexual relationships.

People with bipolar I disorder may or may not have a depressive episode.

Also, it can only be diagnosed as a manic phase if it’s not due to influences like

alcohol and drugs.

The biggest myth plaguing bipolar I disorder is that people often romanticize mania episodes.

They think it’s just a phase where you’re extremely productive and fun to be around.

That you’re in an exceptionally good mood all the time.

Mania feels good at first but without treatment, it can quickly become terrifying.

High irritability, snapping at loved ones, hypersexuality, and shopping sprees can wreak

havoc on a person’s life.

If we were to sum up symptoms of Bipolar 1 during a manic episode, they would be:

Feeling euphoric or irritable Flying from one idea to the next within minutes

Loud speech Inflated self image and overconfidence

Hypersexuality Overspending

Substance abuse Hyperactivity and increased activity

Decreased need for sleep

3.

Bipolar II disorder

The second type of bipolar disorder is one where you have a major depressive episode

for a minimum of two weeks, accompanied by a hypomanic episode.

People with Bipolar II disorders do not generally have a full-fledged manic episode and typically

don’t require hospitalization.

A hypomanic episode is less intense than a manic episode.

But your behavior would still be different enough for the people around you to recognize

it’s not your normal state.

Just as with a manic episode, if the change in behavior is because of alcohol or drugs,

it won’t be recognized as hypomania.

Sometimes it’s possible for a medical health professional to misdiagnose bipolar II disorder

as depression.

This is because when you go for a diagnosis, the major focus may fall on your symptoms

of depression.

Typically, symptoms of Bipolar II disorder include:

Hypomanic episode less intense than mania Cycling back and forth between hypomania and

depression

Bipolar disorder is one of the most misunderstood conditions.

People think it’s very rare.

In reality, one in five Americans has a mental health condition, and 2 million of them have

bipolar disorder.

Do not mistake bipolar disorder to be just mood swings.

The highs and lows are very different from common mood swings.

If you have bipolar disorder, you’ll experience extreme changes in your energy levels, activity,

and sleep.

That doesn’t happen with mood swings.

Another myth about bipolar disorder is you can cure it with lifestyle changes.

While healthy diet and exercising can help to a certain degree, you can never CURE bipolar

disorder with just this.

You need medication AND therapy along with a holistic approach towards life.

4.

Cyclothymic disorder

Cyclothymia is a mild mood disorder, in which your mood will have ups and downs.

These mood swings are thankfully not as extreme as bipolar disorder.

You typically go through low-level depression for a few weeks, and then a few days of hypomania.

Symptoms of the cyclothymic disorder are simply depressive symptoms and manic symptoms.

During the depressive cycle, you’re irritable and aggressive with people around you.

You will see changes in your appetite and weight as well.

Sleep disorders and low energy, along with low sex drive also exist.

You might feel worthless and become forgetful, as you find it difficult to concentrate.

During the manic cycle, symptoms include a lack of focus and disorganized thought.

You start to speak so fast, it’s hard to understand you.

You also display extremely high self-esteem and can become hyperactive and argumentative.

Other symptoms include a lack of sleep, hyper-sex drive, and impulsive behavior.

Cyclothymia usually starts during adolescence.

You might be functioning normally, but become moody and difficult.

While cyclothymic disorders are not extreme enough to require hospitalization, they could

develop into bipolar disorders.

Before we move ahead, here’s another video you might like.

Watch and learn more about 9 foods that can boost your brain function and memory.

5.

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

DMDD is mostly seen in children.

When a child throws temper tantrums that go beyond just mood swings, this is likely to

be the case.

Children with DMDD may find it difficult to function and need clinical attention.

Symptoms of DMDD include being angry for most of the day, and having trouble functioning

in environments such as home and school.

If the child has a severe temper tantrum at least three times a week, it could be DMDD.

Typically, a child needs to exhibit these symptoms at least 12 months before they can

be diagnosed.

6.

Persistent depressive disorder

Persistent depressive disorder (PDD) is a type of depression where symptoms are not

as severe but last for a much longer period.

You might suffer from PDD for years.

It could get in the way of your daily functions, like work and personal relationships.

Symptoms for PDD are the same as depression, but they occur every day for at least two

years.

These symptoms include feeling hopeless and showing a lack of interest in daily activities.

You would also have low energy levels and find it difficult to concentrate on things.

Other symptoms include sleep-related and appetite-related issues, as well as a tendency to avoid social

activities.

You also exhibit low self-esteem and negativity, along with a decrease in productivity.

7.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Many women face PreMenstrual Syndrome (PMS), a condition where they face abdominal pain

and headache in the days leading up to their period.

If you have PMS, which occurs among 20% to 40% of women, you would also feel irritable

and sometimes bloated.

If the symptoms of PMS are severe, then it’s known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

This occurs among 3% to 8% of women who experience PMS and often require medication.

If you have PMDD, you’ll find it hard to function or stick to your daily routine.

This could affect your relationships as well.

Did you know about these mood disorders before watching this video?

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