Differentiating between dysregulation and depression in patients with low mood

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Differentiating between dysregulation and depression in patients with low mood

David Codyre

David Codyre

Roller coaster
People with mood dysregulation often describe a rollercoaster of strong emotional reactions [Anne Nygård on Unsplash]

Psychiatrist David Codyre uses two case vignettes to illustrate the complexities of mood dysregulation

Key points, Mood dysregulation is when a person has strong emotional reactions to everyday events and stresses – these last hours to a day or two, and cause distr, Pract Green w Pale Yellow