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What Causes Extreme Mood Swings?

I am not sure if this is normal but i keep having days when i m really happy and excited for no reason and want to be around loads of people and other days i feel really down and upset for no reason and don t feel like doing anything. Sometimes it can be on the same day and i can swap moods really quickly and the moods can be one extreme to the other.
Tue, 25 Nov 2014
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Hi.

I had gone through your query.

Mood variability or mood swings can be a part of your personality.

If there are extreme mood swings then need to evaluate properly.

Mood swings along with loss of interest in activities may indicate depression.

mood swings along with irritability and talkativeness may indicate bipolar disorder.

So there are many possible diagnosis. Better to consult psychiatrist for detail evaluations.

It can be treated with anti depressant and mood stabilizers.Choice of medicines are depend upon its presentations.

I hope i have answered your query.

Thank you,
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What Causes Extreme Mood Swings?

Hi. I had gone through your query. Mood variability or mood swings can be a part of your personality. If there are extreme mood swings then need to evaluate properly. Mood swings along with loss of interest in activities may indicate depression. mood swings along with irritability and talkativeness may indicate bipolar disorder. So there are many possible diagnosis. Better to consult psychiatrist for detail evaluations. It can be treated with anti depressant and mood stabilizers.Choice of medicines are depend upon its presentations. I hope i have answered your query. Thank you,