Mood swing is dangerous for mental health, know what are its symptoms and causes

News Topical, Digital Desk : In today's busy life, most people are suffering from stress. At the same time, there are some people who are troubled by the problem of mood swings. Usually people think that bipolar disorder is mood swings. But let us tell you that this is not the case at all. It cannot be said when the behavior of people suffering from mood swings will change.

Stress is not the only reason behind mood swings, but a person becomes a victim of mood swings due to many reasons. It is very important to understand this. Our article today is also on this topic. We will tell you what mood swings are, what is the reason behind them? Along with this, we will also know about their symptoms. Let's know in detail -

What are mood swings?

According to the Cleveland Clinic, mood swings simply mean sudden mood changes. Like sometimes feeling very happy and after some time feeling sad or irritable. This change is caused by the increase or decrease of neurotransmitters present in the brain. This is a type of chemical.

Mood swings sometimes happen due to some reason like feeling hungry, playing with a pet or going for a walk. But sometimes there is no specific reason why the mood is changing. Although mood swings are a part of our life. But if this happens frequently or starts affecting your relationships and work, then it becomes necessary to consult a doctor.

Why do mood swings happen?

• Adolescence: At this age, many changes take place in the body and mind. Due to hormonal changes, the mood starts changing frequently.
• Pregnancy and after delivery: After pregnancy and delivery, women have to face fatigue, lack of sleep and new responsibilities, due to which the mood can change quickly.
• Menopause: At this time, there is fluctuation in the levels of hormones, especially estrogen, which causes mood swings.

These diseases can also cause mood swings

• Brain diseases: Such as Alzheimer's, brain tumors or dementia.
• Blood sugar problems: Having diabetes or low blood sugar can also worsen your mood.
• Migraine: Mood starts changing before the headache starts.
• Hyperthyroidism: If the thyroid starts producing more hormones than necessary, irritability and anger may occur in the mood.
• Lack of sleep: Due to lack of good sleep, the brain is not able to handle the feelings properly, due to which the mood starts deteriorating.
• Head injury: If someone has a serious head injury then his nature and mood also changes rapidly.
• Periods: Women can often have mood swings during periods.

Mood swings also occur due to brain disease

• alzheimer's
• depression
• bipolar disorder
• Anxiety
• Lack of attention
• post traumatic stress
• Eating Disorders

What are the symptoms of mood swings?

• Lack of energy in the body
• feeling tired all the time
• overeating
• Loss of appetite
• lack of sleep
• feeling uneasy
• to be sad
• forgetting things
• lack of self-confidence

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