Our mood changes from day to day – even hour to hour. A period of happiness can quickly take a short-term dip, seemingly coming from out of the blue, and turn into a bad mood of sadness, anxiety, stress, unhappiness and irritability. We all suffer from short-term mood dips mostContinue Reading
Depression is the most studied disorder, because it affects so many people. As a result of thousands of studies, psychologists have been working to develop more effective ways to treat mood disorders. What characterizes depression is negativity. Depressed people are sensitive to negative happenings, expect negative outcomes, and more oftenContinue Reading
As we get older, some individuals find that enjoying activities, or the people, places and things that were once very rewarding and enjoyable are just not pleasurable anymore. In fact, they just can’t find pleasure in life at all. The things that used to bring joy to their life noContinue Reading
All of us have bad moods from time to time. Bad moods are generally short periods of “the blues,” when you would rather be left alone. Although withdrawal, isolation and peace and quiet can be nice sometimes. For example, it can be difficult to read a good book or concentrateContinue Reading
Keeping track of your mood from day to day is fairly simple as well as an important part of having a clear view to your recovery. By accurately recording your moods and activity you can begin to identify patterns. For example, you might start to see that your mood improvesContinue Reading
The quality of our life is determind by the quality of our focus. When we are aware of our feelings we choose which feeling to focus upon. Focusing on negative feelings shortens the time that we spend on the positive parts of our lives. Tools for Shaping Emotions Part ofContinue Reading
Dysthymic Disorder is a similar but less severe form of Major Depressive Disorder. People who experience Dysthymic Disorder have a low mood or mild depression for a few hours to most of the day on most days. Most of the extreme symptoms exhibited in those having Major Depressive Disorder areContinue Reading
A daily habit of writing or Journaling can be beneficial in a number of ways. Some individuals are self-conscious or have difficulty expressing themselves and may find it uncomfortable to talk to friends or relatives about specific emotion-laden problems. Anxiety producing situations or people can be easier to write aboutContinue Reading