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Is a bad mood an illness?

Is a bad mood an illness?
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Published: 07/31/2013 - Updated: 08/13/2019

Author: K. Laura Garcés G4 Comments

We all sometimes feel a little low, moody and apathetic: There are many reasons that can trigger this feeling, either because we had to wait a long time for something, we have financial problems, we have been stuck in traffic, etc. Everyday life situations have tested even the most peaceful people.

A normal human process is recovered after such lapses in a bad mood or irritability, but there are cases that go beyond just a momentary bad mood. When a person always associates things to negative thoughts and is unmotivated or dissatisfied with life, or is easily irritated, they may have a psychological disorder. Constant moodiness is a slight depression which is known as dysthymia.

There are many ways to treat this illness and there are even some natural treatments to cope with it and seek a diagnosis if we or someone we known is suffering from it in order to keep it from developing into a more serious problem.

What characterises dysthymia?

It is a psychological condition that can affect anyone, no matter if you are an older adult or a child, the problem can also occur at different stages. If a child was very cheerful, during adolescence he or she may develop dysthymia due to the problems that he or she is facing in that stage of their life.

We could say that the disorder is defined as an affective problem and presents itself in similar symptoms to chronic depression. According to statistics, it affects 3% of the world population.

Detecting the illness

The best way to detest the illness is to be very alert to changes happening in your/your friend's body. Usually there is a decrease in daily performance, whether at work, school or in social relationships. People with dysthymia are easily irritated, have periods of anxiety and yell at others.

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It is commonly expressed with phrases like: "I have done nothing in my life properly" "I cannot do this" and so on. In adults, the most representative symptoms are lack of motivation or desire to do the activities. In children, a common symptom is irritability which can be considered dysthymia if the symptoms have regularly presented themselves over a period of a year or more.

To diagnose this disorder it is necessary to see a physician if these symptoms present steadily for a period of at least two years:

  • Lack of energy and persistent fatigue.
  • Feelings of hopelessness or despair.
  • Changes in food: Increased or decreased appetite.
  • Having low self-esteem.
  • Difficulty in concentrating.
  • Suffers from insomnia or hipersonmia.

Problems of developing dysthymia

Having this disorder and the emotional changes involved may eventually affect our psychological health as well as physical health; usually people who have it are more likely to develop heart problems related to the cardiovascular system. They are also more likely to have a heart attack caused by episodes of irritability as it releases a high amount of adrenaline that increases blood pressure. If these episodes become constant, they can also lead to cardiac arrhythmias.

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Furthermore, cranky periods may eventually bring liver problems and vesicular diseases causing the body to not properly remove toxins if it is subjected to very strong stress levels.

Actions and remedies to treat it

A person suffering from dysthymia is unlikely to recognise a problem with their own mood, so family support is essential for the person to cope with and recover from this illness.

The basic treatment is with psychotherapy, but this can also be supplemented with natural remedies based on flowers and plants. A few examples of these medicinal plants may be:

The mustard plant: Helps improve mood, especially when there is an apparent reason for depression or dysthymia.

The Larch: instills confidence in people with low self-esteem and helps them stay positive.

The olive tree leaves: helps to counteract fatigue and tiredness, which keeps a person's mood more lively and cheerful.

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About the author

By K. Laura Garcés G

Writer, therapist and lecturer. She is a lover of natural medicine and the power of mind and emotions in body and life. In addition, he has studied nutrition and develops appropriate diets to support this healing process.She has written more than 1500 articles in magazines in Spain and Mexico, winner of two literature contests. Linkedin.

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Comments
  1. Steven

    31 de July de 2013 at 05:12

    I have heard that people with this condition have a lot of problems while dealing for example in work or even with the family so it should be difficult to help someone stuck in it, and obviously the help is needed, maybe is something like and addict problem who needs to stop getting angry which is a kind of drug right?

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  2. Jerry

    26 de August de 2013 at 03:40

    The sure thing is that getting angry very often can lead to serious condition, and it can even become like and addiction, you know what I mean, the person always trying to find situations that make him or her get stressed and angry, so sure it is an illnsess that can bring many others

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  3. Stacy

    9 de July de 2014 at 03:37

    I totally agree. Our state of mind can definitely be sick. When in balance and harmony with existence, that is healthy, but so many people live their day to day lives completely out of balance with themselves and their surroundings. They don’t pay attention, they criticize and complain, they’re bored, annoyed, angry, even the state of extreme excitement is temporarily disconnected from existence. I definitely think it’s time we start considering mental illness as just that…a sickness that should be treated and understood by all.

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  4. Emily

    30 de March de 2016 at 22:59

    I’m not sure I completely agree with the article… Many people experience symptoms of depression, fatigue, low mood, low self-esteem in various periods of their life and I think this is entirely normal. Modern medicine is so keen to slap a label on everything, but do you honestly think being happy all of the time is a natural phenomenon? I don’t! We all are made of good and bad elements and sometimes we have to feel sad or angry or lonely to expel bad feelings from the body so they don’t fester.
    Also when you say “according to statistics”, which statistics are you referring to? I would like to know.

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