Do you have frequent, intense mood swings? Do they seem to come on for no real reason, or form a swiftly-changing pattern? If so, this book can help. Mood swings are normal reactions to life events and usually die down of their own accord, but, if you feel your emotions are dominating your life, it might be time to take action. Mood Swings gives effective exercises and advice to help manage the dips in mood that leave you sad, mad or anxious! It explains when you should go for help, and looks at counselling options and other remedies. Topics include: What causes mood swings? Triggers such as lack of sleep, diet, alcohol, and medical conditions The effect on brain, circulatory system and digestive system How mindfulness works - the research Mindfulness-based stress reduction Mindful breathing and other practices, including meditations and visualisations Keeping a mood diary Additional tips to help stabilise mood

Author Biography

Caroline Mitchell is a counsellor specialising in trauma at Counselling Northwest. She has a degree in biochemistry and microbiology and previously worked as a life sciences editor at Thomson Reuter's.