Mood swings - Elite Hormone Therapy

What are mood swings?

Mood swings are sudden, unexpected shifts in mood that can go from feeling positive and upbeat in one moment to feeling sad, irritable, or angry in the next. Some key things to know about mood swings:

• Causes: Mood swings can be caused by various factors like hormonal changes, sleep issues, stress, medical conditions, and major life events. Women may experience more frequent mood swings before their menstrual period each month due to hormone fluctuations.
• Symptoms: Common signs of mood swings include feeling suddenly sad, anxious, restless, hostile, energetic, etc without an obvious reason why. The shifts in mood are usually temporary but can vary in severity.
• Management: Making lifestyle changes to reduce stress, getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, exercising, and getting therapy or medical help if needed can all help manage difficult mood swings. Hormone balancing treatment may also relieve issues caused by hormonal fluctuations.

"I used to struggle with intense, frustrating mood swings that made me feel out of control. Getting my hormones tested and starting treatment at Elite Hormone Therapy really helped regulate my moods by balancing my estrogen and progesterone levels. I feel so much better these days on the inside and out!"

Some key steps that can help to alleviate bothersome mood swings for some include:

• Track your moods in a journal to identify any patterns and possible triggers
• Make time to relax and destress each day through yoga, meditation, etc
• Get enough sleep and avoid sleep deprivation
• Eat a healthy, balanced diet and stay hydrated
• Get regular exercise which can boost mood
• Avoid excessive alcohol and drug use
• Seek therapy if mood issues persist and are really impacting your life

When to see a doctor: If your mood swings start severely impacting your work, relationships and overall wellbeing then it's a good idea to talk to your doctor or a mental health professional. Sudden mood shifts could potentially be linked to an underlying medical condition in some cases.

"Getting expert care has been life-changing. The comprehensive hormone testing and personalized treatments at Elite Hormone Therapy target the underlying imbalance causing mood issues. I feel in control again thanks to their help!"

In summary, mood swings involve unexpected, temporary shifts in mood that can vary in severity. Making lifestyle changes to manage stress and getting medical care if needed can help. For some people, getting hormone level testing and hormone therapy may also alleviate hormone-driven mood swings. Reach out to an endocrinologist or hormone specialist if you think hormonal imbalances could be contributing to problematic mood instability.