Mood Swings WisdomCard™
Our Guides and Physician Review team have organized the Top 10 Health Resources on Mood Swings and compiled helpful research notes below.
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Research Notes on Mood Swings
A mood swing is characterized by a rapid change in mood.1 It is commonly associated with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder.1 Mood swings are often seen in association with other medical conditions like pregnancy.2 Mood swings can be triggered by a number of factors including stress, fatigue, and significant changes in hormone levels.2 If mood swings are having a big impact on everyday living, professional help should be sought.
Fast Facts:
- Changes in sleep, sex drive, and energy level can cause a mood swing.3
- Exercise can help to alleviate stress which might lower the possibility of experiencing a mood swing.4
- Mood swings may also be caused by medications.4
- Mood swings may be indicative of bipolar disorder. You can take an OrganizedWisdom quiz to help shed light on whether or not you may have this condition.
- Eating a balanced diet including healthy snacks can help to prevent a hunger-induced mood swing.4
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wikipedia: Mood Swing
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 American Pregnancy Association: Mood Swings during Pregnancy
- ↑ WebMD: Mood Swings and Bipolar Disorder
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Breastcancer.org: Mood Swings
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
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- Last update: Apr. 15, 2009
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