
Mood Disorder
Mood disorders are mental health illnesses characterized by prolonged periods of extreme sadness (depression), extreme joy (mania), or both. Depression and manic episodes are the two emotional extremes of mood disorders.
Overview
Mood Disorders can be classified into different types as follows,
Atypical depression: feeling as though your limbs are heavy, gaining weight from "comfort eating," sleeping too much, and experiencing emotional hypersensitivity.
Depressive disorder: is characterized by a lack of energy and focus for at least two weeks, as well as a lower than-usual interest in routine tasks.
Dysthymia: A persistent, low-grade melancholy or irritated mood that lasts for at least two years is called dysthymia (chronic depression).
Bipolar Disorder : Periods of mania or heightened mood alternate with periods of depression, which is the hallmark of this mood illness.
Postpartum depression (PPD) : Soon after a child is born, a potentially serious type of depression known as postpartum depression (PPD) can strike.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) : A severe and incapacitating form of premenstrual syndrome.
Psychotic major depression (PMD): A severe depressive episode called psychotic major depression (PMD) is characterized by hallucinations and delusions.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD): usually appears at the start of winter.
Causes
A multitude of factors, including,
Heredity
Stressful life events
Chemical imbalances in the brain can contribute to mood disorders.
"Most cases of this illness affect women," Major depression primarily affects women who are not yet menopausal. Women are twice as likely as men to experience a depressive episode throughout their lifetimes.
Symptoms
It's crucial to pay attention to even the smallest shifts in your emotional state because the symptoms of mood disorders might be simple to overlook. The following are typical signs of mood disorders:
Aggression
Hatred, or irritability
Persistent melancholy
Emptiness, or anxiety
Alterations in weight or appetite
Modifications to sleep habits
Inability to concentrate
These symptoms could be more severe and persistent than you typically encounter on occasion. They could, for example, make it difficult for you to work or enjoy time with friends and family.
Ayurvedic View
Mano doshas- Here manas refers to mind, which is responsible for all activities like thought processessing, communiaction etc, due to formation of cloudyness of mind by doshas namely vata, pitta and kapha, there is various emotions overtaking ones mind, the affected person just acts accordingly but not knowing how to control it. Ayurveda way of approach is to bring mind and body alignment, patient can attain calm and sharp mind and learn to control emotional disturbance by purification treatment and local treatment for improving psychological health.
Ayurvedic Treatments
Thalapodichil Shirodhara Abhyangam Pizhichil Virechana Anuvasana vasti Nasyam Thalam
Naturopathy Treatments
Spinal Spray Arm &foot bath Reflexology Chromotherapy Magnetotherapy Acupuncture Manipulative therapy Clinical yoga Cyclic meditation Psychological counselling Mind sound resonance technique Pranayama
Mood Disorder
Treatment for
DISCLAIMER: Listed treatment details are only for information purposes. Treatments and duration may vary depending on numerous factors. Treatments for your condition may not be limited to this list.