Mood swings

What is mood swings?

Mood swings refer to sudden, exaggerated changes in an individual's long-lasting emotional state. Mood swings may lead to sudden outbursts of anger and aggressive behavior in reaction to relatively minor irritation. Some people also become very "high" or "manic", with a euphoric mood.

"I will update my symptoms report and see how my status has changed. It gives you a sense of how the disease is changing over time with many many symptoms."PatientsLikeMe member bkincaid

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Lamotrigine
67%
of members say that Lamotrigine is moderately to very effective
28%
of members taking Lamotrigine report moderate to severe side effects
Divalproex sodium
Escitalopram
Quetiapine
Fluoxetine

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