Psychiatry

Severe mood swings can be linked to anxiety and panic disorders and may be managed with mood stabilizers.

Mood swings in females are often linked to hormonal changes, especially involving estrogen, and can also be affected by physical activity and the menstrual cycle. Although these are not the only causes of mood swings in females.

Mood disorders often include symptoms like feeling very sad or very happy, losing interest in things, and changes in sleep or energy.

Sudden mood changes can be triggered by hormonal shifts, low sodium levels, or postpartum conditions. These factors affect the brain and emotions, leading to noticeable mood swings.

Rapidly changing moods are often seen in rapid-cycling bipolar disorder, where people experience quick shifts between depression and mania.

Sudden mood changes can be caused by brain-related issues, withdrawal from certain medications, or mental health conditions.

Mood swings disorder, often linked to bipolar disorder, involves extreme changes in mood and is diagnosed by observing these mood patterns over time.

Mood affective disorders are mental health conditions that affect a person's mood, leading to periods of extreme happiness or sadness.

Affective disorder and mood disorder are terms often used interchangeably to describe conditions that affect a person's emotional state, but 'mood disorder' is the more commonly used term in medical literature.

Mood swings in psychology refer to rapid changes in emotions that can be intense and hard to control. They are often linked to how a person thinks and processes their feelings.

Mood disorders are mental health conditions that mainly affect a person's emotional state, causing extreme feelings like sadness or happiness.

Dysthymic disorder, also known as persistent depressive disorder, is a mood disorder that involves a long-term state of depression.

Tactile hallucinations involve feeling things that aren't there, like the sensation of if bugs were crawling on the skin. Tactile hallucinations can be very upsetting and might lead to scratching or trying to remove the imagined sensation, which can cause injury or discomfort. If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, it's important to seek help from a healthcare professional.

Stress can cause vomiting because it affects the brain and stomach, leading to nausea and vomiting in some people.

Auditory hallucinations can happen due to various reasons, including certain medications and conditions affecting the brain such as schizophrenia and certain infections, dementias, and medications or substances (such as alcohol).

Falling asleep at your desk can be due to sleep habits or a medical condition (such as a sleep disorders). These symptoms might improve with better sleep habits, but consult a healthcare provider if symptoms do not improve.

Certain medications like clozapine and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can cause frequent urination at night, also known as nocturia.

Auditory hallucinations are when a person hears something that others nearby would not hear. Examples of auditory hallucinations include speech (such as hearing voice commands or a spoken commentary) or sounds other than speech. Auditory hallucinations can impact daily life, functioning, and a person's well-being. If you are experiencing auditory hallucinations, talk to a healthcare provider.

It is possible to fall asleep while standing, but it is unusual. Falling asleep while standing could be a sign of a sleep disorder. It is also important to determine if something other than falling asleep is happening, such as fainting or a seizure, which have a variety of causes.

Various treatments are available for excessive daytime sleepiness, including behavior changes and medications. The best treatment plan for excessive daytime sleepiness depends on what is causing these symptoms. A healthcare provider can provide a personalized medical assessment to better understand why you are experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness, so that you can receive the appropriate treatment.