Mood swings

What are mood swings?

Mood swings refer to sudden, unexpected shifts or changes in emotional state. We all experience fluctuations in moods from time to time, but when the shifts are frequent, intense, and interfere with daily life, it may indicate an underlying condition.

Some key things to understand about mood swings:

• They manifest differently for everyone - some common symptoms are feelings of sudden sadness, anger, anxiety, irritability, or euphoria.


• Triggers vary by individual but often include stress, hormonal changes, sleep issues, major life events, medications or lack of proper self-care.


• For many, mood swings are part of mental health disorders like depression, bipolar disorder or borderline personality disorder. However, nearly everyone deals with some mild version from time to time.


• Hormone imbalances often play a major role in mood swings. Fluctuations in estrogen, progesterone, cortisol and other hormones can impact neurotransmitters and lead to changes in state of mind. This is especially common in peri-menopause and menopause stages.


• Making lifestyle adjustments and working with a qualified healthcare provider can help manage difficult mood swings. Supplemental hormones, therapy, meditation and ensuring proper nutrition/sleep are proven ways to find relief.

If you feel your mood issues are severe and interfering with work, relationships or quality of life, seek professional support. Getting to the root cause is key. For example, the hormone experts at Optimal Health Hormone Clinic offer advanced testing and personalized care plans to get hormones balanced naturally. Managing estrogen, progesterone, thyroid and other imbalances through bioidentical hormones, supplements and lifestyle changes has helped many patients regulate moods.

In summary, mood swings are complex and frustrating to deal with but often treatable through a multifaceted approach. Be compassionate with yourself and don't hesitate to enlist help. With consistent effort to care for your whole self - mind, body and spirit - more joy and emotional stability awaits.