US Medical Term · symptoms
Mood Changes
Cambios de humor
Also: Cambios en el estado de ánimo (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Mood Changes |
| Spanish (Español) | Cambios de humor |
| Chinese (中文) | 情緒變化 |
| Korean (한국어) | 기분 변화 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Thay đổi tâm trạng |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Pagbabago ng mood |
| Portuguese (Português) | Mudanças de humor |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | อารมณ์แปรปรวน |
| Japanese (日本語) | 気分の変動 |
What it means
Mood changes refer to noticeable shifts in emotional state, such as swinging between sadness and happiness, feeling unusually low or high, increased anxiety, or emotional reactions that seem out of proportion to situations. They can be temporary responses to life events or may indicate an underlying condition. Medical causes include thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and neurological conditions. Substance use and certain medications can also affect mood. Discuss persistent or disruptive mood changes with a doctor or mental health professional, as effective treatments including therapy and medication are available.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My mood swings from very high to very low several times a day.
Mi estado de ánimo cambia de muy alto a muy bajo varias veces al día.
I feel sad and hopeless most of the time for no clear reason.
Me siento triste y sin esperanza la mayor parte del tiempo sin razón clara.
My emotions are unpredictable and I do not feel like myself.
Mis emociones son impredecibles y no me siento como yo mismo.
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Last reviewed: September 2026