Mood Disorder

Mood disorders can be characterized by abnormalities of mood; namely, depression, mania, or a mixture both. It is imperative to carefully diagnose mood disorders as they are treated by different medications. For instance, unipolar depression will require a different treatment than bipolar depression. In general, depression is characterized by core symptoms of depressed mood or loss of interest. Manic episodes include delusions and behaviors that pose a threat to the patient and others.

Mood stabilizers for mental health

-Antidepressants- Unipolar depression prescriptions can include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), norepinephrine dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRs), serotonin undergoing/reuptake inhibitors (SARIs), SERT Inhibition and 5-HT 1A Antagonism, and others.

-Mood stabilizers – Drugs for bipolar disorder spectrum are most likely the ones that contain serotonin/dopamine blockers.

Benefits of Mood Stabilizers

Mood stabilizers help control rapid changes in emotions, sleep difficulties, racing thoughts and engaging in risky behavior.
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Managing bipolar disorder with medications

Mood stabilizers work by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain. Medications addressing mood stabilizers reduce mood swings as well as manic and depressive episodes.

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Faq

The main difference between SSRIs and SNRIs is how they work in the brain to treat depression. In general, SSRIs increase serotonin levels and SNRIs increase serotonin and norepinephrine levels.

Dr. Wegierek provides psychiatric services in both locations.

The main goal for medication is to decrease symptoms of depression. On the other hand, starting an antidepressant may provoke expected and/or unexpected side effects. You should expect to discuss them with Dr. Wegierek during your visit.