Published on: 7/9/2025
What are the typical symptoms of mood disorders?
Mood disorders often include symptoms like feeling very sad or very happy, losing interest in things, and changes in sleep or energy.
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Mood disorders can cause people to feel very sad or very happy. This can affect how they think and act. Some common symptoms include feeling down or sad most of the time, losing interest in things they used to enjoy, and having trouble sleeping or sleeping too much. People might also feel very tired or have a lot of energy, and their appetite might change.
Common Symptoms:
- Sadness or Happiness: Feeling very sad or excessively happy for long periods.
- Loss of Interest: Not enjoying activities they used to like.
- Sleep Changes: Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much.
- Energy Levels: Feeling very tired or having too much energy.
- Appetite Changes: Eating too much or not enough.
It's important to recognize these symptoms because they can affect daily life. If you or someone you know is struggling with these feelings, reaching out for help can make a big difference. For support, you can visit 988lifeline.org.
(References)
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- Fava GA. (1999). Subclinical symptoms in mood disorders. Psychological medicine, 10077293.
- Minden SL. (2000). Mood disorders in multiple sclerosis: diagnosis and treatment. Journal of neurovirology, 10871806.
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