Mood Disorders
<p>Oct 26, 2014 11:42 AM</p>
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http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/conditions/mental_health_disorders/overview_of_mood_disorders_85,P00759/</p>
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What are the symptoms of mood disorders?</p>
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Depending on age and the type of mood disorder present, a person may exhibit different symptoms of depression. The following are the most common symptoms of a mood disorder. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:</p>
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Persistent feelings of sadness</p>
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Feeling hopeless or helpless</p>
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Having low self-esteem</p>
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Feeling inadequate</p>
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Excessive guilt</p>
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Feelings of wanting to die</p>
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Loss of interest in usual activities or activities once enjoyed</p>
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Difficulty with relationships</p>
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Sleep disturbances (for example, insomnia or hypersomnia)</p>
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Changes in appetite or weight</p>
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Decreased energy</p>
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Difficulty concentrating</p>
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A decrease in the ability to make decisions</p>
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Suicidal thoughts or attempts</p>
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Frequent physical complaints (for example, headache, stomachache, or fatigue)</p>
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Running away or threats of running away from home</p>
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Hypersensitivity to failure or rejection</p>
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Irritability, hostility, or aggression</p>
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In mood disorders, these feelings appear more intense than what a person may normally feel from time to time. It is also of concern if these feelings continue over a period of time, or interfere with an individual's interest in family, friends, community, or work. Any person who expresses thoughts of suicide should be evaluated immediately.</p>