Why Women are moody | Women and their mood swings causes

At times, out of the blue, some women appear to act strange. Yet, it is not the fault of the women. You can blame it on her hormones that make her act with a strange attitude. Even though there are several women influenced negatively by hormone levels, they are labelled as “weirdoes”. Men do not get affected the same way as women with increment of same hormone levels.

Comparing both genders, women show more signs than men so they are referred to as “torchbearers”. The symptoms of mood swings are clearly apparent in women. These common features include disturbances and fluctuation in the state of women’s minds. This condition influenced by high levels of hormones causes women to behave withdrawn and/or anti-social. In case of men suffering from mood swings, their symptoms are not as prominent as in women.

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‘What do women want?’ – A very common question people ask when they encounter women with mood swings. Often, surrounding people cannot comprehend what the woman with mood swings is going through. In reality, increased hormone levels due to physical reasons of the body influence the mind health. As a result of mental illnesses women behave “differently” and are considered “weird” or “anti-social”.

Here we have discussed some of the major causes influencing mood swings in women. These conditions explain why women’s minds become awry beyond their control physically and mentally.

1. When she has less Thyroid hormone than normal

Women suffer from hypothyroidism more commonly than men do. Amongst women with hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland stops producing adequate amounts of hormones. These hormones are essential for burning body fats converting them to useful energy for various activities. It has been observed that women with less thyroid hormone also suffer from mood swings. Hence, hypothyroidism causes negative impact on an individual’s mood.

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2. Menstruation

Many women get mood swings especially during their Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) phase. This occurs due to decrement in both estrogen and progesterone levels. As a result, there is a decrement in the production of neurotransmitters namely serotonin and dopamine. Both of these neurotransmitters are well-known for causing good feelings. Worst is when women get pain and cramps during menstruation.

3. When she is approaching Menopause

Women find it difficult to face especially when they reach peri-menopause and menopause stages. Their estrogen levels decline steadily resulting in several health issues that gives rise to mood swings. Women need to consume the right kind of balanced diet and regularly exercise. In addition, women should engage themselves in recreational activities. Everything together helps in restoring the neurotransmitters that make women feel good. 

4. When she suffers from depression

Several research studies show that women suffering from depression and anxiety also suffer from mood swings. This fact is more apparent and true amongst women than amongst men.  The severity in women has been proved to be 2x-3x than the severity in men. Hence, mood graphs of women show more highs and lows points compared to the same of men.

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