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The treatment of a patient with complex, long-term instability disorder of mood can prove difficult and require multi-disciplinary support. These are possible treatments:
- Treatment: Antidepressants and mood stabilizers can all be used to manage mood and symptoms. It’s important to work closely with a psychiatrist to monitor medication side effects and adjust dosages as needed.
- Therapy: A psychotherapy such as cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT), is a form of therapy that helps patients to identify and overcome negative thinking patterns. Therapy can include group and family therapy, which are effective in improving interpersonal communication and resolving conflicts.
- Lifestyle modifications: Encouragement of patients to adopt healthy lifestyles such as exercise regularly, healthy eating habits, good sleep hygiene, and regular exercise can improve their moods and help reduce their symptoms.
- A support network is beneficial: It can help to build a network of family and friends who are able to provide support.
- Hospitalization is required in extreme cases, where patients pose a threat to others or themselves.
It’s important to remember that each patient is unique, and treatment should be tailored to their individual needs and preferences. Additionally, treatment may need to be adjusted over time as the patient’s symptoms and needs change. The best way to deal with a patient suffering from a chronic and unstable mood disorder is through a collaborative approach that involves the entire family as well as healthcare professionals.