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About Mood Swings
Menopause can not only prompt uncomfortable physical symptoms, it can also feel like an emotional roller coaster for many women. During this time of significant hormonal change, over 50% of women find they are more easily irritated, have less patience with family, friends, and co-workers, become sad or stressed by small events, and feel anxious and worn out. Mood swings are a normal experience for many menopausal women. Continue reading to gain a stronger grasp of what mood swings are and what symptoms they manifest. |
Women who experienced PMS or post partum depression are more likely to experience mood swings during menopause. |
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Definition of Mood Swings
Mood swings are defined as extreme or abrupt fluctuations in mood. During mood swings, people often experience drastic shifts in their emotional state. The term "mood swing" is often used to describe an emotional reaction that is inappropriate to its cause or trigger.
During menopause, women commonly experience mood swings because their hormones, which regulate mood and emotions, are thrown off balance. Though this is a common and normal symptom of menopause, it can be a very troubling phenomenon.
It is often helpful for women going through mood swings to understand the symptoms of this condition. Please read on to learn more about how mood swings can manifest during menopause.
Symptoms of Mood Swings
Because each woman has her own individual way of managing her emotions, stress, and her environment, all women experience the symptoms of mood swings differently. However, many symptoms of mood swings are common for women going through menopause. |
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Common Symptoms of Mood Swings:
• Frequent mood changes
• Unexplainable emotions
• Anxiety
• Aggression
• Sadness
• Melancholy
• Lack of motivation
• Extreme moods
• Irritability
• Depression
• Nervousness
• Less patience
• Increased stress |
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Being aware of these symptoms can help a woman develop a better perspective on mood swings. Now, with a clear understanding of what mood swings are, it´s time to learn about the underlying causes of them to become better equipped to deal with and treat mood swings. Click the following link to read more about the causes of mood swings. |
Up to 75% of women going through menopaus suffer from mood swings. |
What are the best ways to cope with mood swings?
Three approaches can be considered for treating mood swings: (1) lifestyle changes, (2) alternative remedies, and (3) drugs and surgery. Most experts recommend that women begin with the least aggressive approach and move to the next level of treatment only if symptoms persist. Click on treatments for mood swings to discover the best route to relief.
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