Mood swings - Revive Hormone Specialists

What are mood swings?

Mood swings are intense, abrupt shifts in mood that can go from feeling positive and upbeat one moment to feeling sad, irritable, or angry the next. These sudden emotional fluctuations are common and normal to experience occasionally. However, frequent or intense mood swings can be disruptive and suggest an underlying mental health concern.

What causes mood swings?

Mood swings are complex and can result from both biological and external factors. Some potential causes include:

• Hormonal changes - Fluctuations in hormones often trigger mood swings and can explain mood changes related to menstrual cycles, pregnancy, perimenopause, or andropause. Managing hormonal mood swings may require seeing an endocrinologist or visiting a hormone therapy clinic like Revive Hormone Specialists.
• Stress - Increased responsibilities, conflicts in relationships, lack of sleep, financial problems, and traumatic events can all heighten stress and provoke mood swings.
• Medical conditions - Thyroid disorders, dementia, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and other health issues sometimes contribute to rapidly shifting moods.
• Medications - Antidepressants, steroids, and blood pressure drugs may also produce mood instability as a side effect.
• Bipolar disorder - Frequent, intense mood swings can indicate bipolar disorder, especially if they alternate between emotional highs and depressive lows.

How are mood swings managed?

If mood swings seem uncontrolled or interfere with relationships, school or work, it’s important to connect with a mental health professional. They can help determine if an underlying condition is causing the changes in mood and recommend personalized treatment options. Lifestyle changes like getting enough sleep, avoiding alcohol, managing stress, and stabilizing routines can also help smooth out mood swings. At Revive Hormone Specialists, our comprehensive hormone testing and customized bioidentical hormone therapy plans target hormonal imbalances tied to disruptive mood swings. Contact us today to learn more about our mood balancing programs!