mood swings?

Question

i get alot of mood swings does that mean i have some sort of mental disorder or is it jst part of growin up...help

Answer 1

No you don't have a disorder. Just take control of yourself. Don't think your a moody person because, that could lead you to make up excuses for the rest of your life. Be grateful for who you are and when you wake up, start and finish the day by being in a good mood no matter what the circumstances may be. You will live longer and be a mentor to the rest of the world.

Answer 2

Mood swings can be caused by stress, chemicals, environment, diet and hormonal changes such as in pregnancy and especially in teens during puberty. And they are all normal.It's all part of the growing up process.


Adolescence is described as a period of "storm and stress". This period of time could be marked by turmoil, turbulence and frustrated idealisims- regardless of environmental factors. Cultural, spatial and familial factors play a role whether a teenager ever experienced mood swings or not. Most researchers agree that it is a combination of biological and emotional factors that affect a teenagers ' moods.

Biological factors:

The prefrontal cortex of the brain which is responsible for self control, judgment, and planning is undergoing a lot of changes during adolescence.
While teenagers have very strong emotions and passions. They don't have the mechanism in place to control these emotions. This is one reason behind the teenage mood swings.



Another biological factor is that this is when the body starts producing sex hormones as well as going through a major growth spurt. The physical changes that teens experience cause them to feel strange and perhaps confused or uncomfortable, and this erodes their sense of security. Because of the effect that this has on their psychological state, they may strike out or experience conflicting moods.

Emotional Factors

Teenager have not yet developed the ability to deal with the pressures, frustrations, and anxieties of life. As their lives become more complicated and adult-like, they don’t have the built-in coping mechanisms that adults have developed to help them deal, so they are prone to react very emotionally to situations. Also, teenagers are typically very preoccupied with identity formations and becoming entities with lives separate from those of their parents. This, again, can cause confusion or frustration. While the world seems to be changing constantly around them, they feel as though they can’t keep up or handle the pressure, and this will inevitable lead to a slightly off-kilter emotional state.


So don't be too hard on your self. Ride it out. Mood swings are normal and common and not necessarily indicative of any mental disorders. We all have our bad days and good days. We can not be on an even keel all the
time. There are "ups and downs." That's life.

Answer 3

Depression is manifested both physically and emotionally. The classic physical signs of depression are headaches, fatigue, digestive problems, hyperactivity, sleeping disorders, loss of concentration, and distorted eating patterns.
Chemicals imbalances in the brain can also be either the cause or effect of depression. Dopamine is the chemical that produces anxiety, stress, nervousness, and aggression. When the level of dopamine is ELEVATED, a person may develop feelings of insecurity, paranoia, and fear. Serotonin is another important chemical in the brain that can affect a person's mental well-being.
A person with LOW serotonin levels displays mood swings, and some sort of compulsion, such as alcoholism, overeating, or being a workaholic, perfectionist, or procrastinator.

Best ways to beat depression is Diet, Exercise, Supplements or Therapy.

Its essential to get the B-complex vitamins, since they work together to balance proper brain functioning.
Fatty acids, such Omega-6, Omega-3.
Magnesium and herbal extracts such:
St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum in Latin) is a long-living plant with yellow flowers. It contains many chemical compounds. Some are believed to be the active ingredients that produce the herb's effects, including the compounds hypericin and hyperforin.
Chinese schizandra berry, wild oats, and calamus root.

Answer 4

Well how old are you first of all?If you are a young woman then at that time of the month having mood swings is normal for some of us and agonizing for the people who live with us lol.Talk to your dr.there is help other then drugs certain foods you eat can help.

Answer 5

Depends on whether the mood swings are causing difficulty in functioning in your life, and the degree of the swings.