Mood Disorders - Open Mind Psychiatry

Mood Disorders Services

Depression, bipolar disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) can have devastating effects on your mental health and quality of life. If you develop symptoms of these or other mood disorders, visit Dr. Celina Egemasi, DNP, APRN, NP-C,PMHNP-BC. They offer effective, holistic care, including options for treatment-resistant mood disorders. Call the office or book an appointment online today to find the solution to your mood disorder.

Mood Disorders Q&A

What are mood disorders?

Mood disorders are mental health conditions that negatively affect your emotions. Common examples include: Major depressive disorder (MDD)

MDD causes deep despair, worthlessness, shame, and sadness, persisting for months or years. PMDD

PMDD triggers severe mood swings at a certain point in the monthly menstrual cycle. Fluctuating hormone levels are a significant factor in PMDD development. Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder patients present with high and low moods affecting sleep, activity, judgment, energy, behavior, and thinking. Cyclothymic disorder

Cyclothymic disorder is a less severe, more predictable form of bipolar disorder. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

SAD affects people who don’t get sufficient daylight. In the United States, SAD flares up during the winter when sunlight is scarcer. Dysthymia

Dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder) is depression that persists for many years.

What symptoms do mood disorders cause?

All mood disorders cause depression, making you feel low and unable to enjoy pleasurable activities. You might struggle to sleep properly and lack focus. Negative feelings take over, and nothing you do shakes them off. The burden of living with depression can lead to self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Some mood disorders cause other feelings in addition to depression. Bipolar disorder features manic episodes where you feel highly energized, overexcited, and excessively confident. You might behave in out-of-character ways, taking risks and getting into trouble. Mood disorder symptoms can vary; for instance, some people might lose their appetite while others look to food for comfort and eat more.

What treatments help with mood disorders?

Mood disorder treatments the Open Mind Psychiatry team offers include: Open Mind Psychiatry

Antidepressants and/or anti-anxiety drugs help by rebalancing your brain’s mood chemicals. Mood stabilizers can help if you have bipolar disorder, and you might need hormone therapy if you have PMDD. Psychotherapy

Open Mind Psychiatry offers expert talk therapies to help you work through any issues affecting your mental health. You can also learn coping strategies that make it easier to face daily challenges.

Patients can benefit from telehealth consultations in addition to in-person visits.