Mood swings are when your moods are all over the place often times without much of a warning. You can be happy and having a good time and then suddenly you are feeling depressed, angry, upset, or even scared. If you are tired of dealing with them, keep reading to learn some home remedies for mood swings.
Mood swings can be caused by a number of things. It can be the result of untreated depression, borderline personality disorder, menopause or a menstrual cycle side effect, or bipolar disorder.
With so many different possible causes, how can you be sure which one is causing the trouble? Each cause has other symptoms so you can try to pinpoint which one best fits what has been going on.
# Go OrganicSome of the causes listed above are affected by hormone changes. Because of that, it might be best to get the most organic produce and meats as you can. So instead of going to the supermarket, go to the Co-Op. Non-organic meats and produce have a higher chance of being loaded with pesticides, preservatives, and hormones that mess the balance of your own hormones.
# BerriesTry to eat plenty of berries. Berries like blackberries, cranberries, blueberries, and strawberries are packed full of antioxidants that help your brain to have stronger cell signaling and they also reduce inflammation. The berries can be fresh or frozen.
# No Chemical Scents
It is not just chemicals you eat that can throw off your hormones, it is the ones that you inhale too. So stopping smoking would be an amazing idea. Or if you do not smoke but use scented perfumes and things, it would not be a bad idea to skip out on those and move instead to unscented things or to make your own natural perfumes with essential oils.
# Proper DietEating is important, especially if your appetite is touch and go. So when you are able to eat something, you want to make sure that you are eating food that can help you. Eating things like whole grains, peanuts, legumes, beans, peas, and lentils can all help you because they lift the amounts of serotonin.
# Vitamins and MineralsLike there are different foods that can help you, there are also different minerals and vitamins that you can take in supplement pills or get from different foods.
As far as minerals go, you might be interested in trying. zinc, magnesium, and iron. These three are important when it comes to mood swings because they relax the muscles.
When looking at vitamins, you want vitamin C along with B12, B5, and B6 or simply a B-complex. It also is not a bad idea to take an average everyday multi-vitamin as well. These vitamins help mood swings to happen less often if not to a lesser degree by helping to calm you down from stress.
# Liver HealthMaking sure that your liver is doing its job nice and strong is another important thing you can do to ward off mood swings. Keeping the liver healthy is important not just because it helps keep your body safe but also because it balances the estrogen levels. If you can help it along with that, then it can keep the mood swings off even better.
So make sure to eat things like sweet potatoes, broccoli, tomatoes, brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, spinach, and pumpkin are all great choices
You can also avoid foods and drinks that put more stress and pressure on the liver. So do not eat things that are high in sugars or carbs; that are processed; or have caffeine, alcohol, or trans-fats.
# HerbsHerbs are one of the most amazing medicines that people have within arms reach. There are different kinds of herbs that you can try for different emotions that might trouble you more than others.
If you get anxiety and or nervousness more than most emotions, then try holy basil (also helps stress and depression) or passionflower. You can get both of these in teas, you can add the basil to your diet, or can just take them in supplement capsules. For the holy basil, you want to take 500mg twice a day and it is suggested you to it after a meal. For passionflower, take two ml thrice a day.
If you get mad or upset easily, then try lemon balm. The lemon balm works as a very mild sedative that can also calm anxiety and help you to sleep if you have been having trouble with that as well. Rather than taking this in a capsule, it is suggested that you drink a cup of water with 60 drops (give or take) before bed.
# Get More or Better SleepNot getting enough sleep can create an unbalance of hormones in the brain. So maybe you just need sleep; if you are getting the hours but not the rest, they’re ways that can help you get a more restful night.
Start making your room as dark as you can stand it or at the very least use dim lighting. This helps because the darkness will tell your brain that it is time for rest. To further this tip, do not watch TV before bed, cover analog clocks, and do not go on your phone while in bed.
Obviously, not having caffeine after about five in the evening is good idea. To further relax yourself, try to a soak in the tub or try some yoga before bed.
# Omega-3
Omega-3 is a fatty acids that can benefit your mood swings, cognition, memory, and overall brain health. You can get omega-3 from different foods like fresh caught fish or fortified milks. If you do not get omega-3 from your food, then you can get it in pill form at either 200 or 300 mg. This much omega-3 increases the gray matter in your brain, which is what drives depression and your moods.