Mood swings refer to sudden and intense changes in mood. Many women tend to experience various symptoms a few days before the onset of menstruation, and mood swings can be a common and important symptom. This is due to hormonal fluctuations. The intensity of mood swings before menstruation varies from mild to severe in different cases. Mood swings before menstruation can be an important part of PMS, i.e. premenstrual syndrome. PMS refers to a group of emotional and physical symptoms observed in women about a week before menstruation. Mood swings are one of many emotional symptoms including sadness, crying spells, irritability, anger, anxiety, emotional outbursts, difficulty concentrating and social withdrawal. Physical symptoms of PMS include bloating, acne breakouts (pimples), headaches, diarrhea, constipation, breast pain/tenderness, weakness, body aches, back pain, joint pain, and decreased sex drive. Hormonal changes that occur before menstruation are the main reason contributing to PMS. Additionally, changes in the level of serotonin (a chemical in the brain that plays a crucial role in mood, sleep, and some other functions in the body) can result in PMS symptoms. The above symptoms of PMS vary from woman to woman. Besides PMS, a condition called PMDD i.e. premenstrual dysphoric disorder can also lead to mood swings before menstruation. This condition is very similar to PMS, but in PMDD the intensity of symptoms is severe. In some women who already suffer from an emotional health condition such as depression, BPD (bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression, refers to a mind-related condition in which there are severe mood swings between a phase of excitement and a phase of depression). and anxiety, a worsening of symptoms may occur before menstruation. This is known as premenstrual exacerbation.
Homeopathic treatment
The homeopathic method of treatment offers many options to control mood swings in women before menstruation. Homeopathic medicines help relax and calm the mind and provide great relief from mood swings. In addition to mood swings, any symptoms present are also well controlled with these medications, such as sadness, crying spells, irritability, anger, anxiety and also physical symptoms such as bloating, headache, diarrhea, constipation and breast pain. Homeopathic medicines for managing this condition are made from natural substances and are therefore very safe to use without any toxic side effects. The homeopathic prescription to control mood swings varies from case to case, based on the characteristic individual symptoms. So homeopathic medicines should be taken under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor and self-medication should be avoided.
Homeopathic medicines for mood swings before menstruation
1. Ignatia
Ignatia is a highly recommended drug if there is a rapid mood swing before menstruation. Females in need are happy and laughing, which in a short time suddenly turns into sadness and crying. One moment they are laughing and joking, the next moment they become very sad. They may also become angry, followed by sadness. They may exhibit social withdrawal and experience frequent crying spells. They have uncontrollable emotions. They are very hypersensitive and nervous in nature. They also have marked irritability of mind and may feel frustrated. They may also suffer from anxiety and insomnia. They may experience a feeling of heaviness in the head, pain in the forehead, a feeling of heating in the head, loss of appetite, cramps in the abdomen and weakness before menstruation.
2. Sepia
Sepia is a very effective medicine to control mood swings before menstruation. There is a tendency to become easily irritated and offended when this medicine is needed. There may be anxiety with flashes of heat across the face. An indifferent behavior towards the family is seen. In many cases, abdominal pain can be felt before menstruation. This is accompanied by shivers all over the body. Vaginal discharge (leucorrhea) can also occur before menstruation. In addition to the above complaints, there may be irregular menstruation.
3. Natrum Mur
Natrum Mur is another important medicine to control mood swings before menstruation. Females who need it often alternate between sadness and happiness. They also have frequent crying fits without knowing the reason. In addition, before the onset of menstruation, they suffer from irritability, headache and nausea. They may also have vaginal discharge and burning or cutting pain in the vagina prior to menstruation.
4. Pulsatilla
Pulsatilla is very useful for marked mood swings before menstruation. Females who need this are very emotional and tend to laugh and cry very easily. They suffer from great irritability and anxiety. They feel better when someone comforts them. They also suffer from headaches before menstruation. It is accompanied by loose stools and vomiting. Before menstruation, they also feel pressure in the abdomen and lower back. There is also a tendency to have abdominal pain and yellow-colored vaginal discharge before menstruation occurs. In addition to these complaints, a chilly feeling also occurs before menstruation (meaning cold sensitivity).
5. Lycopodium
The next medicine in the list to control mood swings before menstruation is Lycopodium. Women who require this drug are very sensitive and tend to get irritated easily. They also get angry quite easily. They cannot tolerate even little opposition from others. They feel very sad before menstruation. They have bloating in the abdomen before the onset of menstruation. Abdominal pain may occur. The legs and feet feel very cold before menstruation. Swelling may be noticed in the feet. There may be complaints of back pain, headache, crying fits and nausea before menstruation.
6. Lac Caninum
Lac Caninum is yet another useful medicine to control mood swings before menstruation. This medicine is indicated when women experience mood swings before menstruation. In addition, they may suffer from restlessness, irritability, nervousness, and being easily startled and hopeless. Crying fits may also occur. In addition, sore throat, headache and swelling of the breasts with tenderness at the slightest touch are important complaints that can occur before menstruation.
7. Platinum
Platinum is another drug that can be considered if there is an alternation between cheerful and depressed mood before menstruation. There is relief in sorrow in the open air. There is excessive crying that gets worse when spoken to. There is also alternating crying and laughing. Small things can cause irritability.
8. Coffee Cruda
Coffea Cruda is indicated for mood swings between joy and unhappiness/sadness before menstruation. Crying and laughing are also easy. There can be both mental and physical exhaustion. There may be insomnia if this medicine is needed.
9. Crocus Sativus
This medicine is also recommended for sudden mood swings. There is laughter, suddenly followed by tears. Happiness alternates with sadness. There is usually happiness, followed by violent anger. Anger is quickly followed by calm and regret.
10. Nux Moschata
Nux Moschata is also a useful medicine to control mood swings between laughing and crying. In cases where this is necessary, there is generally excessive drowsiness. There may also be headaches with drowsiness before menstruation. Lower back pain is yet another complaint that can occur before menstruation. There may be irregularities in menstruation, both in time and quantity, requiring this medicine.