All About Mood and Emotions
Our moods and emotions are powerful internal forces that profoundly influence our daily behavior, shaping our actions, relationships, and overall well-being.
Mood swings are a normal part of life, with days often punctuated by alternating positive and negative emotions. However, when these changes become frequent, intense, and difficult to manage, they can profoundly impact our balance, leading to mood disorders, irritability, low morale, emotional instability, hypersensitivity, fatigue, and more. Certain situations are particularly marked, such as the premenstrual period, the baby blues, new parents who carry a heavy mental load, withdrawal, etc.
Behind these fluctuations lie complex biological and psychological mechanisms. Emotional balance depends in particular on the proper functioning of the nervous system, hormonal regulation, sleep quality, and nutritional status, all of which can disrupt the production and action of certain neurotransmitters involved in mood regulation, such as serotonin and dopamine. When these balances are disrupted, it becomes more difficult to take a step back, manage one's reactions, and maintain emotional stability.
On this page, learn more about the causes, effects, and factors that contribute to mood disorders. You can also discover gentle approaches—relaxation techniques, stress management, sleep improvement, healthy lifestyle, nutritional support—to help you maintain emotional balance.
Mood swings are a normal part of life, with days often punctuated by alternating positive and negative emotions. However, when these changes become frequent, intense, and difficult to manage, they can profoundly impact our balance, leading to mood disorders, irritability, low morale, emotional instability, hypersensitivity, fatigue, and more. Certain situations are particularly marked, such as the premenstrual period, the baby blues, new parents who carry a heavy mental load, withdrawal, etc.
Behind these fluctuations lie complex biological and psychological mechanisms. Emotional balance depends in particular on the proper functioning of the nervous system, hormonal regulation, sleep quality, and nutritional status, all of which can disrupt the production and action of certain neurotransmitters involved in mood regulation, such as serotonin and dopamine. When these balances are disrupted, it becomes more difficult to take a step back, manage one's reactions, and maintain emotional stability.
On this page, learn more about the causes, effects, and factors that contribute to mood disorders. You can also discover gentle approaches—relaxation techniques, stress management, sleep improvement, healthy lifestyle, nutritional support—to help you maintain emotional balance.
Managing your mood and emotions
Focus on...
Dopamine, or the “happiness hormone,” is involved in mood management and emotional balance. To boost it: physical activity, outdoor activities, regular sleep, meditation, etc.