While it’s normal for the challenges of daily life to cause occasional changes in your mood, sometimes there may be a more serious underlying cause. “It can be hard to tell what normal fluctuations in ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Many people come to therapy baffled by the instability of their moods. They ask questions like: “Why do my emotions feel so overwhelming?” “Why do I experience such intense highs and lows?" “Why can’t ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects children and adults. The most common characteristics of this condition are hyperactivity, impulsivity, ...

There are many reasons why a person can experience mood swings. They often involve many biological systems and, as such, the research around them is complex and ongoing. "Mood swings are significant ...

You snap at your partner over something trivial, find yourself crying during a commercial, or feel an overwhelming sense of anxiety seemingly out of nowhere. While it’s easy to blame yourself for ...

Migraine attacks can cause or involve symptoms other than a headache, including mood swings. If rapid shifts in emotion are severe or persistent, they might be a sign of an underlying mood disorder, ...

Researchers have used Fitbit data to train a machine learning algorithm to accurately predict mood swings associated with bipolar disorder. It opens the door to using a personalized algorithm to drive ...

A brain rhythm working in tandem with the body's natural sleep-wake cycle may explain why bipolar patients alternate between mania and depression, according to new research. The McGill University-led ...

Research shows that up to 70% of women experience significant mood changes during menopause, yet many feel completely unprepared for the emotional roller coaster. Women might expect hot flashes and ...