Understanding Mood Disorders: Navigating the Roller-coaster of Emotions

Living with a mood disorder can feel like being caught in a relentless storm, where emotions swell, ebb, and shift unpredictably. Mood disorders encompass a range of conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, and cyclothymic disorder. They go beyond the usual ups and downs we all experience, plunging individuals into extended periods of profound sadness, hopelessness, or extreme fluctuations in mood. These disorders can disrupt sleep patterns, impair concentration, drain energy, and even strain relationships.
With the right knowledge, tools, and guidance, it is possible to regain control and find equilibrium. Our trusted therapists provide a warm, non-judgmental environment where your unique experiences and concerns will be listened to attentively. Through one-on-one therapy sessions, we collaboratively develop personalized strategies for coping with distressing symptoms, fostering self-care routines, and nurturing interpersonal relationships. Therefore, in addition to therapy, we may recommend lifestyle adjustments, stress reduction techniques, as well as exploring the potential benefits of medication, when warranted.
The path towards emotional well-being is rarely easy, but with a dedicated support system and the right tools, you can find calm amidst the storm. Together, we'll empower you to lead a life filled with joy, resilience, and emotional balance.

  • Mood disorders cover a broad range of diagnoses ranging from depression, bipolar disorder, dysthymia, and cyclothymic. Most are categorized by a difficulty in regulating emotions

  • Some signs include, but are not limited to:

    -Emotional signs: long standing sad, anxious, or “empty” mood, Feelings of hopelessness, Having low self-esteem, Feeling inadequate, or Excessive guilt

    -Cognitive Signs: Trouble concentrating, Difficulty with decision making, and frequent thoughts of death or suicide, wishing to die, or attempting suicide (Note: People with this symptom should seek out treatment immediately)

    -Physical Signs: Loss of interest in usual activities or activities that were once enjoyed, Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much, Changes in appetite and/or weight, Decreased energy, Frequent physical complaints (i.e. headache, stomachache, or tiredness)

  • While there are many therapies out there to help with emotional regulation, some of the evidence based techniques derive from CBT, DBT, and ACT. Medication may also be recommended as needed.