Women's frequent mood swings are both a reason for jokes and a cause for concern. And mood swings often indicate disturbances in the functioning of body systems. They bring a lot of inconvenience to a woman’s life: emotional instability does not allow her to cope with stress wisely and does not allow her to make the right impression on loved ones, colleagues, and partners. You should not ignore mood swings - this is fraught with a worsening of these manifestations, and is also dangerous to health. After all, we can talk about a serious hormonal imbalance or the presence of a mental disorder.
Men can also suffer from mood swings - from aggression to apathy, from joy to sadness - but, oddly enough, representatives of the stronger sex are less susceptible to emotional swings.
In this material we talk about how frequent mood swings can manifest themselves, what causes them, how to competently approach diagnostic issues, and how we, doctors at the Marina Ryabus Clinic, help patients cope with this problem. An expert commentary on the material is given by gynecologist Ekaterina Nikolaevna Kozlova.
Kozlova Ekaterina Nikolaevna
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Mood swings in women can be observed at different age periods and, as a rule, in addition to external factors, hormonal levels play a big role. During periods of greatest hormonal changes, such as puberty, postpartum or premenopause, these changes are observed more often. It is important that the woman does not accept this as the norm, but consults a gynecologist who would help her with the selection of corrective therapy. In one case, this may be a behavioral recommendation (sleep and wakefulness, nutrition, physical activity), in another - the prescription of supplementation therapy or hormonal drugs. Quite often, young active women have a bad mood accompanied by a feeling of constant fatigue, despite proper rest. This is an alarming symptom of chronic stress, which leads to “exhaustion” of the adrenal glands and long-term rehabilitation therapy.
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Symptoms of Mood Swings
The main sign of mood swings is an inadequate reaction to circumstances. In other words, a situation in which a calm person would act rationally will cause an inappropriately intense or, conversely, passive reaction in a person with sudden mood swings. Emotional instability manifests itself:
- decreased concentration;
- appetite disorders;
- tearfulness;
- hysterical;
- drowsiness;
- sleep disorders, insomnia;
- nervousness;
- apathy;
- decreased performance.
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Types of Mood Swings
Globally, mood swings are usually divided into:
- cyclothymic – affective disorders associated with a sharp transition from high mood to apathy;
- depressive – chronic mood disorders associated with illness, medication, hormonal levels, etc.;
- biopolar - constant changes in mood, from a depressive state to inspiration on the verge of euphoria.
Cyclothymic disorders include two types of disorders - hypothymic and hyperthymic manifestations. In the first case, we are talking about situations of apathy, depression, uncertainty, and dissatisfaction. In the second - about cases of increased activity, severe excitability, little sleep, etc. The essence of cyclothymic disorders is the inevitable cyclical transition from one state to another.
Depressive states are temporary, caused by external causes associated with hormonal changes and injuries. Depression can develop while taking medications. The hallmarks of depressive mood swings are feelings of depression, emptiness, lack of self-confidence and reluctance to do anything. In other words, the patient loses his taste for life.
Bipolar disorders are conditions in which a person abruptly moves from a period of activity and creativity to a period of apathy and reluctance to do anything.
The types of mood disorders listed above are typical for both women and men. In this material we will pay attention to representatives of the fair sex.
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About attacks of aggression and what to do with them
Do not forget that everyone has experienced such a feeling as anger. This is a flash of uncontrollable anger that literally breaks out from within; in such a state, a person is not able to adequately evaluate his actions. Such moments have a negative impact on both those around them and the person himself - therefore, it is necessary to recognize the presence of such a problem in time and choose the appropriate way to get rid of it.
But releasing emotions is a good thing?
Depends on the type of these same emotions. Of course, experiencing outbursts of anger is a natural human reaction to any irritants. Be it an unfair boss, naughty children, annoying fans, and so on. The absolutely correct reaction in this case would be irritation, which reaches extreme anger. However, if we are talking about anger and aggression, then there is nothing useful here. As a rule, at such a moment a person begins to lash out at everyone who is nearby. It is very easy to hurt loved ones under such circumstances. A surge of negativity leads to the fact that a person begins to get used to this kind of release. In the future, this will affect his behavior with others: subconsciously or consciously, he will provoke people into conflict with himself. Naturally, people will gradually begin to turn away from him; who would enjoy being with such a person?
How exactly does this manifest itself?
As you know, attacks of aggression are accompanied not only by strong internal experiences, but also by some external signs. Rapid heartbeat, redness of the skin, enlarged eyes, a swollen nose, heavy “growling” breathing - all this indicates that a person is having a real attack. It's dangerous to be around him, especially if you have anything to do with this outbreak.
Attacks of aggression are sometimes associated with alcohol addiction. A person who is on a drinking binge often behaves very irritably. This aggravating factor of course causes additional difficulties. Treatment should begin by contacting a narcologist, and later, after withdrawal from the binge, you can move on to therapy.
Is it normal for a child to experience bouts of aggression?
Children are an emotionally vulnerable group of people. Everything happens because the process of inhibition is inferior to the process of excitation. First of all, you need to remember this and not worry if a child’s mood changes from one to another in a short period of time. Children are exposed to what happens around them. If you notice that your child is not just angry, but is expressing real anger, then first you need to avoid any stressful situations for him by all means. Don't say offensive things, don't laugh, don't gloat. Then analyze: how did such a reaction on the part of the child begin? Perhaps there is some problem in the family that needs to be solved, or it is lurking at school. Medical advice will help correct the child’s behavior.
Causes of mood swings in women
What causes changes in mood and condition in women?
Women who complain about an unstable emotional state are not always able to answer the question of what exactly caused their shaky mood, excessive emotionality, or, conversely, sudden cold equanimity. Sometimes the cause of mood swings is stress - accumulated tension results in depression and apathy; Situational stress can provoke aggression or another form of violent reaction. Stressful situations are sometimes perceived by women as the primary source of mood problems. But not all women can understand that they are really experiencing stress. They complain about their well-being and condition, while claiming that everything is fine in their lives and it is unknown where these “swings” in mood come from.
Emotional instability is inherent in women with thyroid diseases . Their specificity causes mental instability and often causes lethargy, low concentration, and drowsiness.
Hormonal imbalance in general is the breeding ground for emotional surges. This is why instability is typical for teenage girls, pregnant and lactating women, and menopausal women. Changes in hormonal levels during ovulation and before menstruation also provoke increased emotionality and sensitivity (by the way, physical too. This is why we do not recommend that patients with increased sensitivity undergo cosmetic procedures on the days of ovulation and menstruation). HRT (hormone replacement therapy), chosen incorrectly, also has a negative impact on a woman’s balance.
Taking hormonal oral contraceptives can provoke mood “swings” - at the stage of drug selection or when taking an inappropriate drug for a long time.
Irregular or insufficient sex life can also affect a woman’s mental and emotional state. In addition, infrequent sex is a risk factor for the development of many gynecological diseases.
Everyone knows that bad habits (alcohol, smoking, drug use) “shatter” the psyche, disrupting neural connections, putting unnecessary stress on the nervous system, liver, and heart. The result is anxiety, suspiciousness, panic and other unpleasant manifestations.
Lack of physical activity, lack of sleep, high mental stress - these factors also provoke instability of emotions.
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