EP. 259: The Mood Matrix: Decoding Mental Mood Disorders

SAUNAIE Presents The Mood Matrix Q u o t e s: You Amplify Everything You React to. 2nd: Winning isn't getting ahead of others. It's about getting ahead of yourself. Segments: Mood Disorders - A Mood Disorder is a Mental Health condition that primarily affects your EMOTIONAL state. It’s a disorder in which you experience long periods of EXETREME Happiness, EXTREME sadness or both. - - Certain MOOD DISORDERS involve other PERSISTENT emotions, such as Anger & Irritability. - - - It’s normal for your MOOD to Change, depending on the situation. - - - However, for a Mood Disorder Diagnosis, symptoms must be present for SEVERAL Weeks or Longer. - - - Mood Disorders can cause changes in your Behavior & can Affect your Ability to Perform Routine Activities, such as Work or School. - - - - I'm sure you'e heard about the Two of the most common Mood Disorders are Depression & Bipolar disorder. B R E A K LETS TALK ABOUT DEPRESSION - Depression is a common Mental Health condition. Depressive symptoms include FEELING Sad or Hopeless. - - The condition can also cause Difficulty with Thinking, Memory, Eating & Sleeping. - - For a person to receive a Diagnosis of Clinical Depression, symptoms must last for at least 2 weeks. There are several different types of depression, including: - Postpartum Depression (peripartum depression): This type of Depression occurs during pregnancy or after the end of a pregnancy in women. - - - Women Experience Hormonal, Physical, Emotional, Financial & Social changes after having a baby. - - -These changes can cause symptoms of Postpartum Depression. - Approximately 1 in 10 women will experience Postpartum Depression after giving birth, & some studies reporting 1 in 7 women. - Postpartum Depression generally lasts 3 to 6 months, however, this varies based on several factors. - It is estimated that nearly 50% of Mothers with Postpartum Depression aren't diagnosed by a health professional. - 80% of women with Postpartum Depression will achieve a full recovery. B R E A K - - Persistent Depressive Disorder: This is a Chronic Form of Depression that must last for at LEAST 2 Years. - - Symptoms may Occasionally Lessen in SEVERITY during this time. - - It’s less severe than major depressive disorder, but it’s ongoing. - Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD) is a Mild to Moderate Chronic Depression. - - It involves a SAD or DARK Mood most of the day for two years or more. - - PDD is common & can happen to anyone at any age. - - The most EFFECTIVE treatment combines Medication, Counseling & Healthy Lifestyle Choices. - - - SYMPTOMS OF PDD - - - The Main Symptom of PDD is a SAD, LOW or DARK Mood. Other signs may include: - Fatigue. - Feelings of Hopelessness, worthlessness or isolation. - Lack of Appetite or Overeating. - Lack of Concentration. - Limited Energy. - Low Self-Esteem. - Trouble at Work or School. - Trouble Sleeping or Sleeping too much. Most people with PDD also have an Episode of Major Depression at least once at some point, which is sometimes called “Double Depression.” - - - - > Seasonal Depression, also called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a type of Depression. - - It’s triggered by the Change of Seasons & Most Commonly begins in Late Fall. - - - Symptoms include feelings of sadness, lack of energy, loss of interest in usual activities, oversleeping and weight gain. - - - Treatments include Light Therapy, Talk Therapy & Antidepressants. subscribe, share. review o u t r o: Dreams are the Beginning, Hustle is the Middle, & Success is at the End.