Mood Swings
Synopsis of Mood Swings
Mood swings refer to rapid and often unpredictable changes in emotional state, ranging from irritability and sadness to euphoria and agitation. While occasional shifts in mood are normal, frequent or intense mood swings may indicate an underlying hormonal, neurological, or psychological imbalance. These swings can impact daily functioning, relationships, and mental health if persistent or severe.
Common causes include:
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Hormonal fluctuations: Menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, or thyroid disorders
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Mental health conditions: Bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder
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Blood sugar imbalances: Especially with high-sugar diets or insulin resistance
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Chronic stress or trauma
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Sleep deprivation
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Substance use or withdrawal
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Certain medications (e.g., corticosteroids, birth control pills)
Associated symptoms may include:
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Irritability or frustration
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Unprovoked sadness or tearfulness
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Sudden excitement or overactivity
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Fatigue or restlessness
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Difficulty concentrating
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Social withdrawal or impulsive behavior
When to see a doctor:
Seek medical care if mood swings are severe, persistent, or interfere with daily life, or if they are accompanied by suicidal thoughts, hallucinations, or manic episodes. Diagnosis may involve mental health screening, hormonal testing, and lifestyle assessment.
Natural remedies for Mood Swings
Establish a Consistent Sleep Routine: Sleep deprivation worsens emotional regulation.
Eat Balanced Meals with Protein and Fiber: Stabilizes blood sugar and supports mood.
Exercise Regularly: Boosts mood-regulating neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.
Reduce Stress Through Mindfulness, Yoga, or Journaling: Helps manage emotional reactivity.
Track Mood Patterns: Identifies triggers such as foods, sleep disruption, or hormonal cycles.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Mood Swings
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
ashwagandha
astragalus
bacillus coagulans
bamboo
beta caryophyllene
bifidobacterium infantis
bifidobacterium longum
black tea
camu camu
caterpillar mushroom
chaste tree
coffee fruit
cordyceps
turmeric
GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid)
green tea
guarana
guayusa
l-histidine
l-theanine
l-tryptophan
l-tyrosine
lactobacillus casei
lactobacillus reuteri
licorice root
lion's mane
lithium orotate
liquid liver fractions
maca
magnesium
matcha
Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
pregnenolone
reishi mushroom
relora® (proprietary)
rhodiola
vegetable and fruit blend (proprietary)
vitamin B12
vitamin B6
vitamin D
zinc
tinospora cordifolia
royal jelly
St. John's Wort
yerba mate
cocoa
DMPX
10-Hydroxy-2-Decanoic Acid
1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
5-androstene-3alpha,17beta-diol
7-Beta-Hydroxy-DHEA
7-Methoxyflavone
7-Alpha-Hydroxy-DHEA
7b-hydroxy, 17b-dihydro DHEA
Ashwagandha
Angelica archanglica
acacia
Asparagus racemosus
Albizia julibrissin
Alaska Blueberry
Adrafinil
Acetyl L-Tyrosine
Agmatine sulfate
Active Amines
Agnoside
Apigenin
American Ginseng
Acetoglyceride
Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
Apple
Aniracetam
Atlantic Cedar
Australian Sandalwood
Aniracetam
Beta Phenethylalamine
Bifidobacterium longum
Baker's Yeast
Bee Pollen
Bifidobacterium infantis
Bifidobacterium (various species)
Bifobacterium (mixed)
Bifidobacterium (mixed)
Blue-Green Algae
Beta methoxyphenethylamine
Beta phenethylamine
Blend (Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical)
Bacosides (mixed)
Boron (various)
Bifidobacterium breve
Blend (non-nutrient/non-botanical)
Borassus aethiopum
Blue-Green Alage
Bacillus Coagulans
Bifidobacteria
Beta Glucans
Beta-Methylphenylethylamine
bacoside
Bacosine
Camellia sinensis
Coffee
Cinnamon (unspecified)
Cordycepic acids
Chocolate
Cacao
Chocolate liquor
Caffeine
Coffee (mixed)
D-phenylalanine
DL-Phenyl-Alanine 4,2-Dimethylaminoethyl
Diethyl phenethylamine
Dendroxine
Devil's Club
DL-phenylalanine
Dopamine
Deanol
Dimethyl phenethylamine
Dimethyl-hydroxyphenethylamine
Exphedrine HCl
Endorphin (unspecified)
Eleuthero
Euglena gracilis
Eleutheroside
Fulvic Acid
Flavones (various)
Flavans
Folate
Ginseng, Oriental
Ginsenosides
Glucan peptides
Ginseng, Siberian
Griffonia
Green Tea
Ginseng, American
Glycoprotein isolate
Guaranine
Ginseng, Panax
Honeybush (unspecified)
Indian Frankincense
Kratom
Kukicha
Korean Pine
Kefir
Lycium
L-Tryptophan
L-Tyrosine
Lithium
Lactobacillus reuteri
Lithium
Lithium
Lactobacillus fermentum
L-DOPA
Lymph
Motherwort
Methoxy phenethylamine
Melatonin
Mushrooms
Methylliberine
Methylphenethylamine
N-Benzyl-Alpha-Phenylethylamine
N-Acetyl-Tyrosine
N-Acetyl Tyrosine
Oxytocin
Osmanthus
Puerain
Progesterone
Phenethylamine (PEA)
Phosphatidylinostol
Phenylethylamine (PEA)
Pulsatilla
Panax Ginseng
Phosphatidylserine
phenethylamine (PEA)
Propionibacterium freudenreichii
Phenylalanine
Phenethylamine
Provence Rose
Phosphatidylserine complex
Proprietary Blend (non-nutrient/non-botanical)
Progesterone
Pine Pollen
Phytoestrogen (unspecified)
Red-Rooted Sage
Rhodiola (unspecified)
Rhodiola
Rose
Rose water
Sceletium
Seratonin
Saffron
Sagebrush
Sea Buckthorn
Shiitake
Siberian ginseng
Silk Tree
Saturated and Trans Fat
Serotonin
Tryptophan
Thyroid
Thyroid
Trichilia catigua
Theanine
Tyrosine
Teacrine
Theanine
Trametes (unspecified)
Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)
Valine pyroglutamate
Vitamin B9 (folinic acid)
Vitamin B9 (folic acid/folate)
Vitamin A (retinyl acetate)
Vitamin B1 (Sulbutiamine)
White Tea
Withanolide
Wheat germ
Xanthine (unspecified)
Zinc Picolinate
Zinc magnesium aspartate
