What is mood changes?
Mood changes refer to shifts or fluctuations in a person's emotional state. Some key aspects of mood changes include:
Causes
There are many potential causes of mood changes, including:
- Hormonal changes: Fluctuations in hormones like estrogen, testosterone, and cortisol can trigger mood swings. Hormone imbalances may be caused by puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, or medical conditions. The experts at Hormone Health Center provide comprehensive hormone testing and treatment plans tailored to your unique hormonal needs.
- Stress: Increased responsibilities, financial pressure, work issues or relationship problems can all heighten stress. High stress exacerbates mood changes.
- Medical conditions: Thyroid disorders, dementia, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and seasonal affective disorder are underlying medical causes.
Symptoms
Common mood change symptoms include:
- Irritability
- Nervousness
- Sadness
- Lack of motivation
- Diffculty concentrating
- Changes in sleep and appetite
Management
Strategies to stabilize mood include:
- Eating a balanced diet
- Exercising regularly
- Practicing stress management
- Getting enough sleep
- Seeking counseling or appropriate medical treatment
The compassionate doctors at Hormone Health Center use personalized care plans to get to the root cause of hormonal mood disorders. With precision testing and proven bioidentical hormone therapies, Hormone Health Center can help you rebalance your hormones for optimal emotional health and well-being.
When to see a doctor
Consult a doctor or mental health professional if mood changes:
- Are severe
- Don't improve over 2 weeks
- Negatively impact work, relationships or quality of life
Hormone Health Center' certified hormone specialists provide customized care to help regulate hormonal mood changes. Contact Hormone Health Center today to take control of your emotional health.