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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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
How to fix my long term concentration problems with excessive mood swings?
Query: Hello doctor, I have trouble concentrating. It feels like my mind is always in a thousand different places at once and it is hard to keep in it one place or thought. I have excessive moods and sway from one thing to next all the time. I also have a constant voluntary shaking of my leg. I need some... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How long have you been having trouble with concentration, mood swings, and restless legs? There are several different possible reasons that can cause these symptoms. For example, if these symptoms were present since childhood we may need to consider ADD/ADHD (attentio... Read Full »
I am a 5-month pregnant woman with self-harming habits and anger issues. How do I control myself?
Query: Hello doctor, I get hyper very easily. Anger and frustration inside me are killing me. Sometimes I want to throw stuff around me and I have even tried to harm myself by burning my hand and cutting with a knife. I am five months pregnant. My husband is busy with his work and he also has an affair whi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. The anger outbursts are due to various reasons like some psychiatric illness, depression, anxiety, or some psychosocial issues. Currently, you have a significant issue in your life as pregnancy is an important event in every woman's life. A... Read Full »
I feel suffocated at times and suffer from frequent mood swings. Do I have a bipolar disorder?
Query: Hello doctor, I fight with one decision and then I decide another thing at the end moment. I get agitated easily. I also cannot focus on my studies and think of suicide at times. I feel suffocated at times and suffer from mood swings. Am I Bipolar? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems you are suffering from a major depressive disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for your depression. So, I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. You should do exercises da... Read Full »
I am disturbed for the past few months and suffering from mood swings. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am quite disturbed for the past few months and I am not able to study. I am not getting enough sleep and suffering from mood swings. I want to cry and sit alone n my room. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. First of all, I would like to mention that these phases come in a student's life but they will pass. You cannot change the situation and what others think about you but the thing in your hand is how to cope with it. I know it is easier sai... Read Full »