Mood swings - Vitality Hormone Clinic

What are mood swings?

Mood swings are sudden, unpredictable shifts in one's emotional state. We all experience fluctuations in our moods, but for some, these ups and downs are more severe and happen more frequently. This back and forth between emotions can negatively impact one's quality of life.

Common signs of mood swings include:

• Feeling very happy and energetic one moment, and suddenly becoming very sad and withdrawn
• Experiencing irritability and mood episodes that seem out of proportion to the situation at hand
• Having difficulty controlling strong emotions or inappropriate outbursts
• Emotions that shift very rapidly - within hours or days

There are a few key factors that can trigger mood swings:

• Hormonal changes - Fluctuations in reproductive, thyroid, and stress hormones often underlie mood disturbances. Women may be particularly vulnerable around menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause.
• Stress - High stress depletes mood-regulating neurotransmitters like serotonin. This makes some more vulnerable to swings.
• Medical conditions - Mental health issues (anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder), chronic health problems, lack of sleep, drug/alcohol abuse, and nutrient deficiencies can all contribute.

If you feel your mood swings are beyond your control, it's important to see your doctor or mental health professional. They can pinpoint underlying causes and discuss treatment approaches like lifestyle changes, therapy, or medication, if warranted. At Vitality Hormone Clinic, we specialize in customized protocols to balance hormones and stabilize mood with bioidentical hormones and targeted supplementation based on lab testing and genetics. Our patients report better regulation of their emotions, reduced stress, and an overall greater sense of well-being!

To proactively curb mood swings, be sure to prioritize good self-care:

• Maintain a regular sleep-wake cycle
• Exercise regularly to boost feel-good endorphins and neurotransmitters
• Limit alcohol and avoid illicit drugs
• Practice stress management techniques like yoga, deep breathing, meditation
• Eat a nutritious whole foods diet

Making healthy lifestyle choices and getting any underlying issues addressed can help minimize thosepeaks and valleys in mood. Be compassionate with yourself on the downs and optimize the ups by checking in with your body and state of being. For specialized care in harmonizing your hormones for a balanced mood, visit www.Vitality Hormone ClinicToday.com to schedule a consultation.