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प्रश्न
Explain the term mood disorder.
Write a brief note on the following:
Mood disorder
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उत्तर १
- A psychological disorder in which the individuals experience swings in their emotional states that are more extreme and prolonged than most people.
- Individuals with this disorder experience higher highs and lower lows, spending more time in these emotional states than most people do.
उत्तर २
A mood disorder is a mental health condition where a person experiences extreme or long-lasting changes in mood. These moods can be too high (as in mania) or too low (as in depression), and they affect how a person thinks, feels, and functions in daily life.
Common types of mood disorders include:
- Depression: persistent sadness, lack of energy, and loss of interest.
- Bipolar Disorder: shifts between episodes of depression and mania.
Mood disorders can interfere with work, relationships, and overall well-being, and they often need treatment like therapy or medication.
उत्तर ३
Mood disorders involve significant long-term mood changes. Mood disorders can be severe, chronic, and maladaptive, causing significant problems in personal, social, and occupational settings.
The two keywords in mood disorders are:
- Mania involves extreme and unreasonable feelings of excitement and happiness.
- Depression refers to intense melancholy or dejection.
Notes
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| Therapist: | “In our last session, you told me that you do not like attending any social gathering.” |
| Simran: | “Yes, I do not like to attend such functions and prefer to be alone.” |
| Therapist: | “Why is it so?" |
| Simran: | “When I was young my uncle made fun of me in front of my cousins. Since then, I shy away from social situation. I am very sensitive to criticism, so I prefer being on my own.” |
- Identify the disorder displayed by Simran.
- Briefly discuss any three cause of the disorder displayed by Simran.
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“The onset of the disorder was gradual, but even today, I still remember the painful episode in my life. I had completed medical school with great success. It seemed as if my hard work had paid off and my dreams were realised. However, within two weeks thereafter, I was unable to complete my work in a timely fashion. I had trouble concentrating on even the simplest of tasks. I felt intense gloom and felt lonely, even amongst my friends. I was unable to sleep and felt fatigued and worthless all the time. I remained slow, inefficient and disorganised.” |
- Identify the psychological disorder indicated above. (1)
- Specify any three ways by which Rational Emotive Therapy (RET) can be used to help the patient recover from the psychological disorder. (3)
Neglect of these disorders during childhood can lead to______.
