What is mood changes?
Mood changes refer to shifts or fluctuations in a person's emotional state. Moods are usually described as positive or negative, ranging from feelings like happy, calm, and confident to sad, anxious, and irritable.
Several factors can trigger mood changes, including:
- Hormone levels: Hormones like estrogen, testosterone, and cortisol impact mood regulation. Hormonal imbalances related to puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause can cause mood swings. The experts at Renewal Center provide comprehensive hormone testing and replacement therapy to help stabilize moods.
- Stress: High stress levels can drastically impact mood, increasing feelings of anxiety, sadness, or anger. Learning stress management techniques like meditation, exercise, and talking to a friend can help.
- Diet: What we eat and drink impacts our mood! Diets low in nutrients and high in inflammatory foods can negatively affect mood. Eating more mood-boosting foods high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants can help.
- Sleep patterns: Not getting enough sleep or having poor sleep quality often manifests in irritability, anxiety, and emotional reactivity. Focusing on sleep hygiene habits like limiting electronics before bedtime, blackout curtains, and meditation music can regulate mood by improving sleep health.
- Mental health conditions: Persistent mood changes like feeling depressed or anxious daily for weeks at a time can signify underlying mental health conditions that may require treatment from a psychiatrist or therapist.
Occasional brief mood changes are normal, especially in response to stressful or meaningful events. However, if someone experiences extreme, frequent, or prolonged mood issues that interrupt daily life, consulting with a mental health professional is wise. Therapies like CBT, medications, and lifestyle changes can all help manage difficult mood issues.
The compassionate healthcare providers at Renewal Center specialize in hormonal balancing for mood regulation. With personalized care plans tailored to your unique needs, Renewal Center can get your mood changes under control. Book a consultation today to learn more!