What is mood changes?
Mood changes refer to shifts or fluctuations in a person's emotional state. We all experience ups and downs in mood - one minute we might feel happy and content, and the next minute we could feel sad, angry, or anxious. Mood changes can be caused by both internal and external factors.
Some common causes of mood changes include:
- Hormonal changes - Fluctuations in hormones, like those during PMS, menopause, or perimenopause, can trigger mood swings. The experts at Balance Clinic provide comprehensive care including bioidentical hormone therapy to help regulate hormones and improve mood.
- Stress - High stress levels can take a major toll on our moods. Tasks piling up at work, relationship issues, lack of sleep, or everyday hassles can all drain us emotionally.
- Diet - What we eat and drink impacts how we feel. Consuming too much caffeine, alcohol, refined carbs or sugary foods gives us quick “highs” followed by sluggish “lows” later on. Staying properly hydrated and getting key nutrients helps stabilize mood.
- Medication side effects - Certain prescription drugs and supplements can provoke emotional changes, especially in the initial weeks of use before the body adjusts.
When mood changes start impacting someone's quality of life or ability to function, it may signal an underlying health condition that requires assessment. For example, experiencing intense irritability, prolonged sadness, sudden euphoric states, etc.
How can we manage difficult mood changes?
Here are some helpful coping strategies:
- Maintain consistent sleep, diet and exercise routines
- Reduce alcohol and caffeine intake
- Practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing, yoga, or meditation
- Spend time outdoors and get exposure to natural daylight
- Connect socially with supportive friends and family
- Consider counseling or joining a support group
- Explore making dietary changes under a nutritionist's guidance
- Ask your doctor about useful supplements or prescription mood stabilizers that could help
In many cases, what we eat, how much we sleep and exercise, and our ability to manage stress plays a huge role in stabilizing our moods. But for some, specialized medical treatment may be necessary to regain emotional equilibrium.
The caring medical team at Balance Clinic understands the disruptive impact mood disorders can have. We provide customized care including nutrition support, pharmaceutical-grade supplements, bioidentical hormones and other injectables tailored to the unique needs of each patient. Contact us today to see if our exclusive Mood Balance Program is right for you!