Why mood swings in pregnancy?

Question

I'm in my first trimester and my mood has been all over the place. One minute I'm happy, the next I'm crying for no reason. I wanted to understand why these mood swings happen so much during pregnancy.

Nirmala Pradhan · Answer

Haha, at this point, my mood swings are mostly because I can't sleep or bend down to tie my shoes! Hormones start it, but sheer physical exhaustion definitely finishes it.

Jyoti Sarkar · Answer

I felt like a totally different person in my first trimester, crying at random TV ads! It is just the hormones working to support the baby. My husband was so patient, thank god.

Rani Rajagopalan · Answer

I literally delivered recently and those mood swings disappeared almost instantly after birth. It is just the crazy estrogen and progesterone levels during pregnancy. It will pass, I promise.

Aishwarya Deshpande · Answer

My mother-in-law always told me to listen to calm music when I felt irritated, and it actually helped. The hormones make us very sensitive, but if you feel too overwhelmed, don't hesitate to mention it to your gynac.

Prabha Yadav · Answer

I am in my 6th month and literally got angry at my husband today for chewing too loudly! Does anyone else feel this level of irritability? How do you guys control it?

Monisha Velayutham · Answer

Sometimes swings are also triggered by sudden drops in blood sugar. Try to eat small, frequent meals with complex carbs instead of sugary snacks to keep your mood and energy stable.

Kalpana Jog · Answer

Oh, those mood swings are so real and exhausting! I would cry over spilled milk and then laugh the next minute. Please don't feel guilty, your body is dealing with massive hormonal shifts right now.

Jayshree Limaye · Answer

I am planning my pregnancy and honestly quite nervous about the mood swings! My friends say it's like PMS multiplied by ten. It's good to prepare mentally.

Shanti Nair · Answer

It's all thanks to the pregnancy hormones playing seesaw inside you! Don't worry, it is a very normal part of the journey. Just pamper yourself! 💖

Rachna Dalal · Answer

Agree with everyone here, it's completely hormonal. Just try to get enough sleep, it really helps with the irritability.

Mythili Modi · Answer

Hormonal surges are the main reason for these sudden mood swings, dear. Try deep breathing or drinking chamomile tea to calm down. But if you feel constantly depressed or very anxious, do talk to your doctor.

Jayshree Palaniswamy · Answer

Mood swings are completely natural due to the sudden spike in progesterone and estrogen. I used to feel so anxious about every little mood shift, but just try to take it easy and rest. Speak to your doctor if the anxiety feels too heavy.