Bad Mood Swings

mood swings bad Bad mood swings are an unfortunate symptom of menopause. Whilst the definition of what exactly constitutes a “bad” mood swing is difficult, it is important to recognize that mood swings can greatly vary in severity. For this reason, bad mood swings can precede more dire mental health problems such as depression.

However, before mood swings start to inhibit normal quality of life and depression, there are a host of solutions that can alleviate the symptom of mood swings. Take a look over the following paragraphs for more information on handling bad mood swings.

OK, what are bad mood swings and what causes them?

Mood swings are sudden and unexplained changes in cravings, attitude or temper. In some cases it may be sudden changes in all three. Because there is no obvious explanation for these changes, mood swings are often accompanied by frustration and guilt for being unable to account for their emotions. This in turn only exacerbates the problem.

Quick Fact:
If you ever feel that your mood swings are simply becoming “too much” for you, it is important that you see your doctor immediately.

While the one exact cause of bad mood swings remains unknown, there are two broad categories into which mood swings are usually accounted for. The psychological which typically relate to mood swings caused by chemical imbalances in the brain, and are usually aggravated by stress. The other category is the physical which commonly are caused by menopause and the subsequent decline in estrogen levels.

Estrogen has a direct influence on a person’s serotonin level – which also regulates mood. As estrogen levels fluctuate during menopause, accordingly so do the moods.

How can I avoid bad mood swings?

A common thread of advice relating to bad mood swings is to first acknowledge that they are happening. Unfortunately, it is completely futile to try and stop a feeling once it has occurred. Instead it is better to recognize that while you may not be able to control a particular feeling, you can control whether it overwhelms you or not.

Feeling anxious, upset, or unhappy are totally normal feelings, however you should not let them influence your day. It is a matter of looking for ways to deal with the feeling by stopping your thought patterns from feeding on the energy of the feeling and in turn creating a vicious cycle. Some tips for breaking up these feelings include:

mood swings read • Talking to a friend.
• Doing some exercise (heavy or light depending on how you feel).
• Read a book.

You will notice that these suggestions are far healthier and safer than going for a cigarette, drink or medication as a way (lamentably all too common) of dealing with bad mood swings.

Given that mood swings are linked with hormone swings in the body during menopause, in addition to the obvious recommendations of maintaining a healthy exercise and diet regime, natural remedies have been shown to help stabilize and stimulate healthy hormone production. That is, instead of using external sources of estrogen to stabilize moods, the body effectively recognizes its deficiency and re-grows its own. Click the following link for more information on some of the treatments for bad mood swings.

Three approaches for bipolar mood swings:
Three approaches can be considered for bipolar mood swings: (1) lifestyle changes, (2) alternative approaches and (3)drugs and surgery. The safest way is to start with the least risky approach before advancing to the next level. Click on treatments for mood swings to learn more.