Treating Mood Disorders
in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Virginia and Georgia
Mood disorders
Are you feeling sad, lonely or hopeless? Distressed, down and not sure where to turn?
We understand how persistent sadness or low mood can affect your day-to-day life. These feelings can impact your entire existence.
The physical toll of these emotions is often underestimated. Muscle tension, headaches, digestive issues, and other unexplained physical symptoms can arise. Feeling worthless, guilty, or experiencing negative self-talk further compounds these challenges, making it hard to manage emotions and cope with stressors.
Social withdrawal is a common response to these feelings, leading to a sense of isolation and difficulty connecting with others.
Bipolar disorder is a common mood disorder that is missed due to presenting much more like Depression. It is characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). During manic phases, an individual may experience increased energy, euphoria, irritability, and a reduced need for sleep, often engaging in behavior that is impulsive and risky. During depressive phases, the symptoms mirror those of major depressive disorder, and this is the most common state patients present with and why it is often missed.
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Make an appointment. Let’s discuss the symptoms you are experiencing and we can decide together if we want to move forward with medications. Antidepressants, Mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics that are commonly used depending on the specific mood disorder and it’s severity
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Talking with someone. A trained counselor or therapist is a great start. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Interpersonal therapy (IPT) and other forms of therapy can help manage symptoms, uncover causes and help develop effective coping mechanisms.
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Regular physical activity, adequate sleep, a nutritious diet, and stress management techniques can also play a critical role in managing mood disorders.
Support from family, friends, and peer groups can provide additional layers of support and understanding.
Feel free to reach out if you are not sure what you should do. We are here to help!
