Mental Health
Here’s Why I No Longer Suffer from Mood Fluctuations
Beat the blues in 3 steps by preventing mood swings leading to burnout
Our mood reflects our cognitive and emotional state at a given moment. It is a temporary state that can change throughout the day and night depending on multiple factors. Our moods depend on our physiology, thoughts, feelings, social interactions, and environment.
Our physical, cognitive, and emotional states influence our mood. External factors such as life events, situations, and relationships might impact our thoughts and emotions and change our moods. If intense mood swings persist, they may lead to burnout and even nervous breakdowns.
Physical factors such as hunger, thirst, discomfort, and pain can impact mood and lead to irritability, frustration, and low mood. Cognitive factors like negative thoughts or beliefs and emotional factors like boredom or dissatisfaction can lead to feelings of anxiety and mood disorders like depression.
I wrote this article because I found ways to manage and eliminate my mood swings caused by multiple reasons in my younger years.
In the context of preventing mood swings, “beating the blues” mean implementing strategies to manage and prevent extreme and…
