Mood swing

Graphical comparison of mood swings, compared with bipolar disorder and cyclothymia

A mood swing is a quick change in mood. These can promote problem solving and in producing flexible forward planning. However, when mood swings are so strong that they become unhelpful, they may be the main part of a bipolar disorder.

References

  1. ↑ Peter Salovey et al, Emotional Intelligence (2004) p. 1974
  2. ↑ "BBC Science - When does your mental health become a problem?". BBC Science. 19 April 2013. Archived from the original on 25 March 2013. Retrieved 8 January 2015.

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