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In females, mood swings may occur as part of the typical hormonal fluctuations. They can also be the result of medical conditions that require treatment. Mood swings are significant changes in mood ...

Bad moods are no fun; but we all get them from time to time. I sometimes feel down reading the news or forgetting to exercise; others may become moody after a setback at work or a fight with their ...

Mood tracking can be an effective tool for managing and preventing bipolar disorder episodes. Here’s how it works. Living with bipolar disorder can be overwhelming at times. The shifts between ...

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 ...

Where mood disorders can cause temporary or fluctuating changes in mood, personality disorders cause symptoms that remain consistent over time and across a range of situations. For example, bipolar ...

Feeling a little down after receiving some unpleasant news? Trying to beat the Sunday scaries (or Monday blues)? Having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad (or even just a little blah) day? Even ...

Mood trackers are wearables, apps, or journals that use metrics to keep tabs on your emotions. They can be used to explore how your environment, stress, and activities affect your mood. Some tracked ...