Male Mood Swing, A Problematic Issue

Mood swing is a psychological phenomenon. It shows characteristics which are sudden high, elated feelings and then a depressive phase when the person feels guilty, anxious, lethargic and unsocial. There is a common notion that the women are always the victim of mood swing due to bipolar disorder and due to hormonal imbalance. But the truth is that men too are a victim of mood swing, thus they are not an exception. Male mood swing is the result of reactions of inner working of the body.

There are certain confusions regarding male mood swing, as it is not a very commonly observed phenomenon. Male mood swing is not associated with severe depression as mostly believed. Depression can be due to a large number of external factors also; while internal chemical reactions are the factor responsible for mood swing. It is also true that male mood swing is not long lasting in man as in case of woman. Male mood swing could also be a symptom of male menopause which is scientifically proved. The transformation of manĀ's psychology is quite evident. In a manĀ's body there are certain chemical changes that occur during and after puberty as well as menopause. Man became psychologically affected and become frustrated and also depressed during menopause. We can see a lot of behavioral changes in a man when they are under some pressure. Man mood swing is common in person at adolescence. It is so because man attains puberty at this stage.

The best way to control man mood swing is to do regular exercise, proper diet and spending quality time with their partners. Mood swing can be psychologically handled by counseling also. You can have proper medication to get rid of this problem. Lithium and Anticonvulsants are the generally prescribed medicines. These medicines have some side effects too such as weakness, nausea, fatigue and drowsiness. One needs to take proper diet and rest while taking these medicines. You can also take psychological therapy by going to a psychiatrist.

Men are always said to be the strongest in terms of emotion and power but it is when a man undergoes mood swing it is very difficult for the family to handle as it is always a man who handles the family in terms of emotional matters. Also when a man is in his work place if he shows his changing mood to all it becomes difficult for him to live a happier life in future. Male mood swing is thus a very problematic psychological disorder which can make a family weak as a man having his mood fluctuating will always make his family insecure and unhappy.