Mood changes

What is mood changes?

Mood changes refer to fluctuations or shifts in a person's emotional state. Some key aspects of mood changes include:

• Mood regulation: our mood is regulated by complex interactions between brain chemicals, hormones, neurotransmitters like serotonin, external events, health changes, and thought patterns.


• Triggers: Mood changes can occur due to various triggers like stress, lack of sleep, hormone fluctuations, medication side effects, substance use, and seasonal changes.


• Temporary vs prolonged: Mood changes may be temporary and fleeting or more prolonged depending on the underlying cause.


• Common experiences: Mood changes are a common human experience. It's normal for our moods to occasionally shift, especially in response to stressors. Mood may fluctuate mildy throughout a day.


• When it becomes concerning: While normal mood changes are common experiences, pervasive, intense or prolonged mood disturbances can signal underlying mental health issues requiring assessment and support.

As our in-house mental health professionals at Balance Hormone Clinic often emphasize - mood and mind are deeply intertwined with the body's intricate hormonal orchestra. Imbalances in key hormones like estrogen, progesterone, cortisol and testosterone can greatly impact mood and contribute to mood disturbances.

As you ride out normal mood changes, do watch for prolonged unexplained mood issues and reach out to a professional. Discuss options like hormone balancing to address potential underlying causes and support stable mood regulation. Our holistic wellness plans take the whole-body approach with personalized care.

I hope this gives you a helpful overview of what mood changes are! Let me know if you have any other questions. Wishing you emotional balance and stability ahead!