Mood changes - Rejuvenate Clinic

What Are Mood Changes?

Mood changes refer to shifts in emotional state. Our moods can fluctuate throughout the day in response to external and internal factors. Common causes of mood changes include:

• Stress - Work, relationships, finances, and other stressors can negatively impact mood. Managing stress through self-care can help stabilize mood.
• Hormones - Hormonal fluctuations related to menstruation, pregnancy, perimenopause, and andropause can cause mood changes. Seeking treatment for hormonal imbalances can improve mood stability.
• Diet - What we eat and drink impacts mood. Consuming a nutritious diet and staying hydrated supports positive mood. Limiting alcohol, caffeine, and sugary foods may help as well.
• Sleep - Lack of sleep often results in irritability, anxiety, and sadness. Getting 7-9 hours of sleep per night boosts mood.
• Illness - Physical illnesses, especially chronic conditions, can worsen mood. Managing health conditions improves emotional health.
• Medications - Some prescription drugs and supplements have mood changes as a side effect. Adjusting medications under a doctor's supervision can help.
• Mental Health - Mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder cause significant mood changes. Seeking treatment such as therapy and medication helps stabilize mood swings.

Small mood changes are normal, but if shifts are severe, frequent, or impact daily functioning, see a doctor or mental health professional. Keeping a mood journal can also help identify triggers.

If you're dealing with unwanted mood changes, the professionals at Rejuvenate Clinic can help. We specialize in bioidentical hormone therapy to correct imbalances causing unstable moods. Our comprehensive treatment plans are tailored to your unique needs, with monitoring and adjustments to optimize results. Contact us today to schedule a consultation! We'll provide compassionate care and develop an integrative treatment plan combining hormone optimization, nutrition, and lifestyle changes to help you regulate mood and feel your best.

Other self-care strategies for addressing mood changes include:

Strategy	Description
Exercise	30 minutes of exercise daily boosts endorphins and stabilizes mood.
Relaxation techniques	Practices like meditation, deep breathing, and yoga calm the mind and body.
Social connection	Spending time with supportive friends and family improves mood.
Counseling	Working with a therapist provides coping strategies for mood changes.
Routine	Following a regular sleep, diet, exercise, and work schedule regulates mood.
Nature	Spending time outdoors elevates mood through sights, sounds, and fresh air.

With some trial-and-error, most people can find the right combination of lifestyle changes, therapy, medication, and hormone treatments to minimize disruptive mood fluctuations. Though variable moods are part of being human, seeking appropriate care improves quality of life.

Treatment	Benefits
Lifestyle changes	Implementing healthy habits like regular exercise, balanced diet, and adequate sleep can naturally stabilize mood.
Therapy	Counseling provides coping strategies and addresses underlying issues contributing to mood changes.
Medication	Antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and other psychiatric medications can regulate neurotransmitters involved in mood.
Hormone treatments	Correcting hormonal imbalances through treatments like bioidentical hormone therapy can alleviate mood swings caused by hormonal fluctuations.

If mood changes are impacting you, don't hesitate to reach out for help - you deserve to feel stable and content day-to-day! The caring team at Rejuvenate Clinic is here to support you on your journey to optimal mood and overall well-being.