Understanding bipolar disorder, cyclothymia, PMDD, and persistent mood cycle disruptions
Mood disorders involve persistent disturbances in emotional states that go beyond normal fluctuations. This includes bipolar disorder (with its cycles between mania/hypomania and depression), cyclothymia (a milder but chronic form), PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), and persistent depressive disorder.
Topics covered: Bipolar disorder types I and II, cyclothymia, hypomania vs mania, rapid cycling, PMDD and hormonal mood changes, mood stabilizers, managing mood episodes, and distinguishing mood disorders from trauma responses.