Mood Stabilizer

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /mud ˈstaɪ.bəˌlaɪzər/

Definitions of mood stabilizer

noun a compound that helps regulate mood swings and stabilize emotions

Example Sentences

A1 A mood stabilizer is a type of medication used to treat mood swings.

A2 My doctor prescribed me a mood stabilizer to help manage my bipolar disorder.

B1 Finding the right mood stabilizer can take time as everyone reacts differently to medication.

B2 It is important to take your mood stabilizer consistently to maintain stable moods.

C1 The psychiatrist recommended a combination of therapy and mood stabilizers to manage the patient's condition.

C2 Research has shown that certain mood stabilizers can be effective in treating both depression and mania in bipolar disorder.

Examples of mood stabilizer in a Sentence

formal The psychiatrist prescribed a mood stabilizer to help regulate the patient's emotions.

informal I heard that taking a mood stabilizer can really help even out your moods.

slang Dude, I've been on that mood stabilizer for a while now and it's been a game changer.

figurative Listening to classical music is like a mood stabilizer for my soul.

Grammatical Forms of mood stabilizer

plural

mood stabilizers

comparative

more mood stabilizing

superlative

most mood stabilizing

present tense

mood stabilizes

future tense

will stabilize moods

perfect tense

have stabilized moods

continuous tense

are stabilizing moods

singular

mood stabilizer

positive degree

mood stabilizer

infinitive

to stabilize moods

gerund

stabilizing moods

participle

stabilized moods

Origin and Evolution of mood stabilizer

First Known Use: 1950 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'mood stabilizer' originated from the field of psychiatry to describe medications that help regulate mood swings in individuals with mood disorders.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe medications that specifically targeted mood regulation, the term 'mood stabilizer' has evolved to encompass a broader range of medications that help stabilize mood in various mental health conditions.