What is causing your mood swings? Here are some of the lesser known reasons

A lot of times we can associate a reason to our pent up anger - a bad day at work or an altercation with your spouse, but have you ever been in a situation where you feel like a nerve wreck but can't figure the reason behind it. Let us help you decode your uncalled anger...

CHRONIC PAIN: A chronic pain is any pain which lasts up to 12 weeks. If you are in constant discomfort, this may lead to irritability and hence anger. Sometimes, even if you are on medication, the side effects can keep disturbing your mood cycle.

PHYSICAL PAIN: Physical pain can cause immense discomfort if not treated in time. Especially when your body is at the peak of pain, it can severely affect your mood. For example, even if you have pain in your index finger, it can ruin your productivity as the body is sending constant pain signals to your brain.

PMS: The ghastly premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is every girl’s issue. Not only does it affect your productivity but also challenges your physical strength. This is because, during PMS, there is an imbalance of hormones such estrogen and progesterone which leads to agitation and anger in women.

EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL DISORDER: The foremost thing to remember is that emotional or mental disorder does not denote that anybody who has it will always be in a bad mood. Sometimes, the person suffering from a mental or emotional disorder is unable to identify their problem and this affects their mood a great deal. If you have been experiencing a constant low in your mood and an extreme reaction for small issues, you may need therapy.

THYROID: Hyperthyroidism affects women majorly and very few men. Since the thyroid gland gets disturbed, this can lead to hormonal imbalance in the body, leading to mood swings.

NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXERCISE: Numerous medical studies have concluded that exercise can cure even the most extreme cases of disease or disorder. A hectic lifestyle can mean no time for exercise and hence no secretion of happy hormones.

ONSET OF DIABETES: A leading cause of worry in urban as well rural towns, diabetes can set into children, adults and even the elderly. Unfortunately, now there is no definite age for the onset of diabetes. Not getting enough energy due to the lack of blood sugar level can increase anger. This can even lead to more severe issues like anger and panic attacks.

VITAMIN D DEFICIANCY: If your city friend gets irritated or agitated too early, it maybe due Vitamin D deficiency. A lot of us often forget to step out in the sun! Vitamin D deficiency plays a huge factor in your mood and should be taken into consideration.