 Does your emotion keep changing all the time? One minute you feel so excited and energetic that you find yourself unable to control your urge to talk to someone, buy something new, meet someone or simply indulge in any uncontrollable or risky behavior. In the next minute you may go from feeling so excited to feeling so gloomy. People may have observed that you are often sad one minute and happy the next minute. Your emotions are usually here and there. What do you think is wrong here? As writer, editor and owner of SilverScribe editorial services, Natali Silver wrote, Patterns of this types of mood shift may be symptoms of a more serious health condition. Our moods are our emotions and these emotions affect us daily. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, sometimes we are sad, other times we are happy. We might even be sad and happy in the same day but sometimes people's mood can get stuck on sad or the moods might change a lot or become extreme. When this happens it affects our lives and it might be caused by a group of mental illnesses called mood disorders. These are a few different types of mood disorders, depression, the stomach disorder and bipolar disorder. Mood swings are basically changes we experience in our mood or emotions. It may be minor daily changes or the changes may be significant in the example of mood disorders like major depression or bipolar depression. Melissa Conrad Stubbler, the US board certified anatomic pathologist wrote that mood swings can also occur in women who suffer from premenstrual syndrome or premenstrual dysphoric disorder. The menopausal transition, specifically the time around approaching menopause or perimenopause is associated with mood swings in some women. Mood swings can be seen with other conditions as well including schizophrenia, attention deficit, hyperactivity disorder, dementia and thyroid conditions. Changes in your emotions or mood or properly called mood disorders are a group of mental illnesses that affect how you feel and think about yourself, other people and life generally. Mood disorders are one of the most common mental illnesses. In fact, the Canadian Mental Health Association reports that wild mood disorders can affect you at any time in your life. Many people start to experience symptoms in their teens and 20s. The report says that about 3.5% of children and 3-7% of teens are diagnosed with depression. Many people are diagnosed with bipolar disorder between the ages of 15 and 19. Also, having a closer relative who has a mood disorder increases your risk of having one. A report published by VerywellMind says that while shifts in mood can be completely normal, triggered by stress and or part of dealing with a physical health condition, mood swings can also be a symptom of mental illness. When characterizing and diagnosing mental health disorders, particularly bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder, the constellation of intense rapid and frequent shifts in mood is sometimes referred to as emotional liability. However, a labial mood is not unique to mental illness. It's also seen in people with traumatic brain injury, stroke and Alzheimer's as well as other medical conditions. What may be responsible for changes in your emotions? For the most part, fluctuating emotions or mood swings may actually be a symptom of a more serious mental health issue. Many mental and physical conditions can cause fluctuations in your emotions. According to a 2011 review, children with severe shifts in mood are often thought to have bipolar disorder but actually have another condition. Mood swings can be caused by a lot of factors but the most contributors are diet, sleep and substance abuse. Diet If your diet is not good enough nutritionally or you're not eating as well as you should, you may experience fluctuations in your emotions due to fluctuating blood sugar levels and malnourishment. As an example, if you feel grouchy after having breakfast and a cup of coffee, it may be due to caffeine withdrawal or low block sugar known as hypoglycemia. According to Nancy Chamele-Fenning, the administrator for the non-profit depression support group, Depression Sanctuary, digestive disorders that affect the body's ability to absorb nutrients such as celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease, IBD, have also been associated with mood swings. These conditions also have been linked to specific mental health conditions such as depression, sleep. Your emotions can and will be greatly affected by the amount and quality of sleep you get. If you're chronically sleep deprived, you will tend to experience intense mood fluctuations, substance abuse, people who abuse substance or who are struggling with substance abuse disorders will experience mood swings or fluctuations in their emotions especially when they're not able to gain access to that substance that will also experience mood swings when they're trying to stay away from substance abuse or when they're experiencing withdrawal. When some medications are not used the way they ought to be used, they can also cause mood changes, hormonal conditions. Hormonal conditions can also be responsible for fluctuating emotions. These hormonal changes will affect the brain. Pregnancy triggers these hormonal changes and so can cause sudden shifts in mood as well as feeling of anxiety. Where a woman's body starts to change, she may also experience fluctuation in her emotions. For pregnant women, this changes in your emotions may be obvious during the first trimester and slow down as soon as the body is used to fluctuating hormone levels. As Natale Silva wrote, teens and women who are pregnant or going through menopause may experience shifts in mood due to hormonal changes associated with this face of their body's development, shifts in mood can also occur due to more than just hormones. Menopause Menopause is also a natural condition that can promote mood changes in women. According to the North American Menopause Society, up to 23% of women experience mood changes during or after menopause. Other symptoms include hot flashes, sleep problems and loss of libido. How are shifts in mood treated? If your emotions are constantly changing and it is becoming severe, experts recommend that because this can cause disruption in typical behavior you should talk to your doctor or a professional. The professional can help you figure out what is responsible for the changes in your emotions and prefer the right treatment for it. Sometimes just making some lifestyle changes can make a lot of difference. You may not require medical attention if your fluctuating emotions isn't negatively impacting other areas of your life. Otherwise, according to Natale Silva, here are some ways you can start to regulate your mood. Keep a schedule. Try to create a routine for yourself especially when it comes to sleeping and eating. Exercise regularly. Exercising regularly has numerous benefits for nearly all aspects of your health including mood. Get sufficient sleep. A good night's sleep is important and sleep deprivation can affect your mood. Eat a healthy diet. A balanced healthy diet can improve your mood and keep you healthy. Here are some tips to sticking to a healthy diet. Practice relaxation. Engage in calming practices like yoga or meditation. Avoid stress. Easier said than done, right? If you can't avoid it, aim to manage and relieve stress as it comes. Express yourself. Find a creative outlet to express yourself. Talk it out. Find someone to talk to such as a friend, family member or professional counselor. If this video inspired you, subscribe to our channel. We love you.