All About Mood Swings: Definition, Causes, and How to Manage Them

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What Are Mood Swings?​

The term “mood swings” refers to fluctuation between different emotions, according to You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. They happen to everyone at some point in life and typically aren’t a problem. Mild to moderate mood swings can be common and natural reactions to challenging situations such as stressful life events, like divorce or a move.
In other cases, however, mood swings may signal a more serious underlying issue like a mood disorder or another mental or physical health condition. Mood disorders are conditions in which your mood or general emotional state don’t match your circumstances and make it difficult to function, according to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
Mood disorders or a related mental health condition are more likely if mood swings are more frequent, rapid, or extreme, notes UCLA Health. Mood swings that happen without a known trigger could also indicate an underlying mental or medical condition, adds You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., a clinical psychologist and founder of Group Therapy LA and Group Therapy NY.

What Causes Mood Swings?​

Mood swings can happen due to a variety of factors, including stress, hormonal changes, mood disorders, or related mental health conditions.

Stress or Stressful Life Events​

Certain stages or times during your life may be more stressful than others, which may make you more prone to mood swings, says Dr. Gardenswartz. For example, going through a divorce or breakup, getting laid off, or grieving the loss of a loved one could all lead to a variety of challenging emotional changes, including mood swings.

Hormonal Changes​

We all go through hormonal changes at different periods of our lives, which can cause mood swings.
Hormonal changes that happen to children as they enter their preteen and teen years commonly lead to mood swings. Mood swings during adolescence that are associated with puberty are a normal part of development and are usually temporary, notes Gardenswartz.
For women, You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. also tend to fluctuate during the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., *******cy, and You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., which may lead to mood swings. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder, which is a more severe form of PMS, can cause mood swings during the menstrual cycle, says Gardenswartz.
For men, the hormone You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. appears to fluctuate throughout the day, as well as throughout each month and potentially the seasons, which can affect mood, according to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..

Lack of Sleep​

The amount of sleep and quality of sleep you get can affect various aspects of your health, including your mood, according to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. suggests that sleep deprivation could be linked to stress and You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., for instance.

Not getting enough sleep can also lead to mood swings or more intensified symptoms of an existing mood disorder such as You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. or You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..

Mood Disorders and Related Mental Health Conditions​

Mood swings can be a symptom of an underlying mood disorder such as depression or bipolar disorder, or another mental health condition such as borderline personality disorder, according to You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..

For instance, someone with You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. or You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. (a form of depression triggered by changing seasons) may have shifts in mood from feeling angry or irritable to feeling sad or hopeless.

People with borderline personality disorder often experience intense and highly changing moods, which can last from a few hours to a few days at a time, according to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..

People with bipolar disorder experience a more serious and longer-lasting form of mood swings known as mood episodes, according to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. There are three types: manic episodes (feeling elated or highly irritable), hypomanic episodes (a less severe form of manic episodes), and depressive episodes (feeling intense sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness).

Manic episodes last at least one week, and depressive episodes last at least two weeks, per the APA. The types of mood episodes an individual experiences and how often they experience them depends on the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. they have.

What Mood Swings Feel Like​

Mood swings can feel different from person to person, depending on the intensity and trigger.
Typical mood swings or mood fluctuations tend to be less abrupt and more gradual, according to You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., a professor of psychiatry and chief psychologist in the department of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences at the University of California in Los Angeles.

How Mood Swings Affect Your Body or Health​

Mood swings can happen to anyone, and they don’t always have negative impacts on health or mental health. When mood swings happen frequently or intensely, however, they can affect your body and mind. According to Gardenswartz, intense or frequent mood swings can lead to various potential health issues:

• Increased You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. and stress
• Difficulty coping with life’s challenges
• Strained relationships with family, friends, or coworkers
• Social isolation and wí†hdráwal
• Substance use issues
• Sleep disruptions, including insomnia or hypersomnia
• Weakened immune system
• Increased risk of high blood pressure or heart disease
• Digestive issues such as irritable bowel syndrome
• Body pains such as headaches, muscle tension, and chronic pain

How to Manage Mood Swings​

Since mood swings are often a normal emotional experience, they can’t be prevented entirely. But if you’re experiencing frequent mood swings that interfere with your daily life, there are steps you can take to manage them.
To manage your mood swings, it’s important to find out what’s causing them, explains Dr. Thames. In addition to evaluating and addressing any stressors in your life, she recommends seeing your primary care provider or a mental health professional to make sure your mood swings aren’t being caused by an underlying condition.
If your mood swings are caused by a mood disorder or another mental health condition, evidence-based treatments including You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. (aka talk therapy) or prescription medication (such as antidepressants or mood stabilizers) can help you manage your symptoms. Some types of psychotherapy could be helpful for mood and emotional regulation, according to Gardenswartz:

• You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. This form of therapy helps people learn to identify unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns, and replace them with more constructive ones.
• You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. Originally developed for people with borderline personality disorder, DBT helps people who struggle with intense emotional vulnerability learn to identify and better cope with their emotions.

It’s important to note that, even if you don’t have a mental health condition, it could still be helpful to try psychotherapy if you feel you’re struggling with general mood or related mental health issues.

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[ZummerSoltice]

Hormonal changes.
BOYS: Woman

 

[Reen-Oath]

Hormonal changes.
BOYS: Woman

Yung iba naman di na hormone changes, may toyo lang kasi walang pera hahaha

 

[ZummerSoltice]

Yung iba naman di na hormone changes, may toyo lang kasi walang pera hahaha

Truth. But more on hormonal talaga