What are mood swings?
Mood swings are sudden, unexpected shifts in mood that can go from feeling positively happy to extremely irritable or sad. They involve rapid changes in emotions and energy levels that are intense but temporary.
Some key things about mood swings:
- They involve intense emotions that often feel out of proportion to the situation
- Mood can shift suddenly from very high to very low
- Episodes usually don't last long, but the intensity feels overwhelming
- Causes involve hormonal changes, sleep issues, stress, life events
- Happen more with conditions like depression, PMS, menopause
Common Signs of Mood Swings
- Feeling suddenly and intensely sad or hopeless
- Extreme irritability, agitation, anger outbursts
- Anxiety, panic attacks
- Euphoric highs followed by depressive lows
- Lacking emotional control
What causes mood swings?
- Hormonal imbalances - especially drops or surges in estrogen, progesterone, testosterone
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
- Perimenopause or menopause transitions
- Postpartum depression
- Blood sugar imbalances
- Stress, sleep deprivation, burnout
- Bipolar disorder
- Borderline personality disorder
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How to cope with mood swings
- Track your mood - note symptoms, triggers, time patterns
- Address lifestyle factors - prioritize sleep, nutrition, exercise
- Practice stress management - yoga, meditation, nature walks
- Consider therapy - counseling helps with coping strategies
- Discuss medication options - SSRIs, mood stabilizers
- Communicate with loved ones - explain what's happening
While mood swings can feel uncontrollable, they can be managed. Triggers are often avoidable, hormonal issues treatable. With self-care and professional support, mood stabilization is possible!
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