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Mood Swings

Mood swing causes abrupt mood changes. It can occur due to hormonal changes, mental health conditions, and substance use. Other reasons to have mood swings are stress, medications, and disturbance in sleeping habits. Extreme mood swings are seen in conditions of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, dysthymia, and personality disorder. It is also commonly seen in women with premenstrual syndrome. It is managed by doing exercise regularly, having an adequate sleep, and following relaxation techniques.

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How to deal with my behavior change and mood swings due to major sleeping problem?

Query: Hi doctor, I have major sleeping problems where I do not get sleep at night sometimes until late or sometimes at all. I also have a lot of mood swings where I am really happy at times and the next second my mood switches. I feel very confused about my behavior and in general, I do not like interact...  Read Full »


Dr. Ruhi Satija

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am so sorry to hear about your situation, I can imagine how hard it must be for you. With the little information that I have, I think your sleep issues are just an external expression of underlying anxiety. It is the fear that is keeping you awake so to help you with y...  Read Full »

Do suicidal thoughts and mood swings define bipolar disorder?

Query: Hello doctor, I have three kids. My oldest is 16 years and she is a bit hard to deal with. I have been noticing her change of moods everyday. My mother, older sister, and younger brother told my middle son, that they hate her, no one wants her close. She had a rough break up, she says she hates lif...  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Sharma

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Going by the description of your daughter's life circumstances and events, she seems to be in depression definitely. Is she in bipolar depression can only be determined if she exhibits the following. 1) Cycles of depression and mania. 2) There should be discrete episod...  Read Full »

I have been experiencing changes in mood and energy levels. What to do?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35-year-old female who has noticed fluctuations in mood and energy levels corresponding to seasonal changes. I suspect I might be experiencing seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Could you please explain what SAD is and its underlying causes? How does it distinguish itself from ty...  Read Full »


Dr. Vipul Chelabhai Prajapati

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I do understand your concern.I appreciate your interest in understanding seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Recognizing seasonal shifts in your mood and energy is crucial, as they may align with SAD symptoms. SAD is a form of depression that recurs seasonally, predominantly...  Read Full »

My girlfriend has experienced mood fluctuations, sore breasts, light fatigue, and fever. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,My girlfriend and I had sex without penetration about two weeks ago. I had a severe flu when this happened. There was no penetration, and it was unprotected without clothes. She is still a virgin. She has been having irregular periods. The only contact with the vulva was with the precum...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your spouse has developed and missed her period due to a condition called premenstrual syndrome based on her symptomatic presentation. Let her do a hormone profile test and reply with the result. Kindly give her the following medications: T...  Read Full »

I plan to stay off from birth control. Can my symptoms relapse?

Query: Hi doctor,I have been on birth control for about a year. Before I started with birth control, I used to fall down a lot and had mood swings. I used to get angry about everything, but I feel a lot happier ever since I started with birth control. I am planning to get the implant removed in a few weeks...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It is possible that you may experience changes in mood and emotions after stopping birth control, as hormonal changes can affect your mood and emotional well-being. However, the extent and duration of these changes can vary from person to...  Read Full »

What are the side effects of taking Adderall?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a 29 year old boyfriend, who weighs 190 lbs and 6 feet tall, he is a former athlete in college. He was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia through the spinal tab, five years ago. He is now taking Adderall 60 mg a day total, spread over six times, and is using Flumazenil cream, wh...  Read Full »


Dr. Ramesh Kumar S

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Idiopathic hypersomnia is a sleep disorder even less common than narcolepsy, a rare sleep disease. The biggest distinguishing characteristics include differences in REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, the absence of cataplexy (a sudden weakness in the muscles while fully co...  Read Full »

How can I manage my anxiety, mental health, and mood swings?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 37-year-old woman, and I have been grappling with mental health challenges that are causing distress, significantly impacting my daily life. Recognizing the importance of seeking professional guidance, I am reaching out for support in understanding and addressing these issues. My...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Considering your situation, it seems you may have an anxiety disorder due to life stress. For this issue, I suggest non-pharmacological approaches as follows: Exercise 30 to 45 minutes daily, like a brisk walk, to upl...  Read Full »

My periods are delayed, and I have weird symptoms. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old female. My periods were due on the 17th and today is the 23rd. I have still not got my periods. I have a very weird taste in my mouth. I have mood swings. I am passing urine frequently. My poop is very liquid. All this is happening with me from the past three days. P...  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder Kaur Khurana

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Have you experienced delayed periods ever before? Is there any history of sexual contact? If there is no such history, then once or twice in a year your periods might get delayed or disturbed. If you do not get your periods after a few days and there is no history of...  Read Full »

I have irregular period, mood swings, and depression. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-year-old woman and I have been facing irregular menstruation for the past four months and I have been having mood swings too. I get irritated at times and sometimes, I feel sad and depressed for no reason. Do I have any hormonal disorders? How do I find the cause? I would ...  Read Full »


Dr. Daswani Deepti Puranlal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to help you get the best medical advice. It must be actually very disturbing to have irregular periods and mood disorders. Irregular periods can occur due to a number of reasons like improper eating habits, altered diet, lack of exercise, changes in da...  Read Full »

I have PCOD, mood swings, and a bad smell from my vagina. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-years-old female and I have PCOD. I have a bad smell in my vagina and my vagina becomes very wet. I have mood swings and headaches all the time. My query is if I have any problem with my vagina? Why it is having a bad smell all the day?  Read Full »


Dr. Pandian. P

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It may be due to bacterial vaginosis or yeast infection. I suggest you take antibiotics, analgesics, and antihistamines along with douching of the vagina with an antiseptic solution and vaginal pessary or ointment for f...  Read Full »

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