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Whats the best way to get over mood swings?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 2, 2014
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Realize that they are temporary. All moods--good and bad--will pass. Remember, you are who you are based on many things. Don't allow your mood to define you. Just because you feel bad, doesn't mean you are bad.
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Profile: TheComedyTragedy
TheComedyTragedy on Dec 3, 2014
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I don't think there's such a thing with this as 'just getting over it.' A better way to deal with mood swings is to accept that they are real and they are there. In knowing this you can learn what triggers you to feel extremely down or angry etc. and how to avoid these triggers.
Profile: rayofhope11
rayofhope11 on Dec 2, 2014
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There are many ways to minimize mood swings; getting enough sleep, eating healthy, limit caffeine, limit alcohol consumption, drinking plenty of water, and getting exercise!!
Profile: SaraMCT
SaraMCT on Dec 2, 2014
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In my opinion I think just being rational and doing things that make you happy and feel more stable is the best way to get over mood swings.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 2, 2014
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The best way to get over mood swings is distraction. Find something that you enjoy do it, and loose yourself in it.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 5, 2015
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Write down how you feel. Draw how you feel. Do something you enjoy :). Monitoring how you feel is the best way you can getr over these mood swings :)
Profile: fixyou
fixyou on Dec 2, 2014
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Just observe your mood swings and dont react according to them. You must know that they are just temporary and will end in sometime.
Profile: Erynn
Erynn on Dec 14, 2014
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Understanding what triggers your moods to change is helpful, and understanding what moods you most commonly have helps. From there, it helps to learn how to handle and get through each emotion. When I am angry, breathing techniques and mindfulness help. Interpersonal relationship skills form DBT also help. When I am depressed, self-soothing and self-care is important, as is breaking goals into little chunks. When I am anxious, I need Grounding Techniques and breathing. If I get jealous, sometimes I need to journal and take time to myself and wait until I feel I have a realistic view of the situation... It depends on what you feel, and what healthy coping techniques help you. Therapy, as well as research and trial and error, can help greatly in figuring this out.
Profile: RobynCares
RobynCares on Dec 21, 2014
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The best way to get over mood swings is to find something that balances your emotions-a go-to coping strategy that makes you happy and calm.
Profile: confidentNutella
confidentNutella on Apr 3, 2015
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To think positive as much as you can, be with people that makes you happy or do something that makes you smile (:
Profile: shvrry
shvrry on Aug 25, 2015
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Do something which makes you happy :) if you like listening to music and you know it makes you feel better, then do it and also, try to sit alone and think to yourself "was it worth it feeling this way?"
Profile: Scarlettxox
Scarlettxox on Dec 24, 2018
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For me the best way to get over my mood swings was to find things I loved and add them into my routine. I am a schedule person and do best when I have a schedule and stick to it. There are lots of activities that I do when I feel my mood shift one way or the other that bring me back to a calm and happy place. Music helps me too. But everyone will have different things that work for them. I think it is a matter of finding things that work and knowing your body and it's needs.
Profile: Arkelight
Arkelight on Dec 27, 2014
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That depends on what's causing the mood swings. If you're having problems with rumination for example (which is essentially negative worrying but with a focus on the past) there are some techniques out there to help. Eat more healthily, work on a consistent sleep pattern, do tasks regularly that help you de-stress which could be exercise and of course do your best to think positively and question your line of thought.
Profile: FruitLoopAlli
FruitLoopAlli on Apr 26, 2015
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The best way to get over mood swings, in my opinion, is too listen to music and ignore the world. Sometimes I go for a walk and get some fresh air or go lay in the grass.
Profile: DominicP
DominicP on Jun 30, 2015
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I like to listen to some good music and relax for a little bit. then i evaluate what is really important.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 23, 2015
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The best way to get over mood swings is to swing with the moods. Go with it, don't overthink it. That's never healthy.
Profile: Crkakode
Crkakode on Nov 24, 2015
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Keeping your body in good shape! Maintaining a healthy balanced diet, sleeping well and doing some physical activity daily seem obvious, but are the place to start recovery! If your body isn't healthy, the mind certainly won't be. Other than that, I've noticed that introspection and figuring out who you are, what you like, etc. eliminate confusions in your thinking, which has an impact in reducing mood swings. Getting therapy from a psychologist trained in CBT helped me get over my mood swings.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 1, 2015
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Listen to light music regularly. Calm your body and mind while listening to that. Do meditate. Have some good food.
Profile: politeFish31
politeFish31 on Mar 1, 2016
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Learn how to stabilise your emotions, over time you can read up on anger management, or how to cheer yourself up with funny movies, find good company, people who can help you calm down. There are endless possibilities.
Profile: HelloChell0
HelloChell0 on Mar 21, 2016
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Take deep breaths, and thing of something calming or count. Try not to think of things that will make your mood spiral, keep to positive thoughts.
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