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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Query: Hello doctor, I have extreme mood swings that alternate between high and low every few weeks. When I am happy it feels like magic, I feel wired up as if I have just taken 50 cups of coffee. It is great because I feel positive and a lot more energetic than usual. Unfortunately, while being hyper or ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and you have given a very straight and elaborated history, which suggests that you are having rapid mood swings which is a sign of bipolar affective disorder (BPAD). But this illness is curable. You are having ultrashort period mood swings in wh... Read Full »
My mother behaves weirdly with a lot of mood swings. How to treat her?
Query: Hello doctor, First of all, let me thank you for this platform. It is just wonderful that you make professional opinion available for people who have nowhere else to turn. My mother has been showing weird behavior ever since I can remember. The issue is that anytime someone (from our family or other... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern regarding your mother and your brothers. You have given a beautifully elaborated history, clearly showing your mom is suffering from bipolar affective disorder (BPAD) and needs clinical assistance. She cannot take car... Read Full »
I have PCOS, and my sleeping and eating pattern has changed. Is it due to depression or mood swings?
Query: Hi doctor,I have PCOS, and I have noticed that my sleeping pattern has dramatically changed. I have been eating a lot for the past two weeks. I did some online assessments and found out I have mild depression. Do you think I am having depression or just mood swings? I get irritated easily. Giving tr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your question carefully, and the following are my suggestions: Symptoms like low mood, irritability, loss of interest, sleeplessness, low self-esteem, and loss of appetite or excessive eating are all signs of depression. I would suggest you visit a psychiatrist for... Read Full »