How common are mood swings?

Mood disorders affect over 10 million Americans each year. Although most individuals may experience slight mood changes on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, these are not to be confused with Bipolar Disorder or Manic Depression Disorder.

Research indicates that women experience mood swings twice as often as men. Most women experience mood swings as a result of pregnancy or post-partum. Mood swings are closely related to Post Partum Depression.

Treating mood swings has an 80% to 90% success rate for those who seek help; however, many people will not discuss mood swings with their doctors. As a result, over sixty percent of individuals who suffer from this potentially debilitating disorder remain untreated.