What are mood swings?

Mood swings are when your feelings change quickly from one to another, just like a seesaw.

Imagine you're on a roller coaster. One moment, you’re going up high and laughing, and the next second, you're plunging down and screaming. That’s what mood swings feel like, your emotions go from happy to sad or excited to calm in no time.

Sometimes, mood swings are like the weather. You might start the day feeling cheerful, like the sun is shining on you, but then clouds roll in, and suddenly you're grumpy, just like it started raining. Your mood can change as fast as the sky changes from sunny to stormy.

Sometimes your body or mind needs a little extra time to adjust, like when you’re tired or stressed. That’s why mood swings might happen more often then. But even if they do, it's normal and nothing to worry about!