PSYC 235 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Sexual Dysfunction, Tricyclic Antidepressant, Light Therapy
1 Mar 2014
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Feelings of depression (& joy) are universal, which makes it all the more difficult to understand disorders of mood. Mood disorders: group of disorders involving severe & enduring disturbances in emotionality ranging from elation to severe depression. 3 major mood disorder categories (all characterized by gross deviations in mood): depressive disorders. The fundamental experience of depression & mania contribute, either singly or together, to all the mood disorders. Major depressive episode: most common & severe experience of depression, includes feelings of worthlessness, disturbances in bodily activities (sleep), loss of interest & inability to experience pleasure, persisting at least 2 weeks. Manic episode: period of abnormallyelevated or irritable mood that may include inflated self-esteem, decreased needfor sleep, pressured speech, flight ofideas, agitation, or self-destructive behavior. Mania: period of abnormally excessive elation or euphoria, associated w/ some mood disorders. Individuals find extreme pleasure in every activity by abnormally exaggerating joy or euphoria.
