Georgetown, DE – SUN Behavioral Health Delaware, a local rehab facility, published a blog post about understanding the role one’s environment plays in mood swings and what changes can be made to find healing. A person’s environment, which includes the people, familiarity, senses, and aesthetics in their life, significantly impacts a person’s mental health. Everyday things that might result in mood swings include menopause, sleep deprivation, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance use disorders.

“Emotions and moods are normal and healthy, and knowing that anyone can have mood swings is essential. Mood swings are defined as any sudden change in the way someone feels. These changes are positive, negative, or something in between. Mood swings are impacted by several factors, such as missing a meal or playing with your baby niece or nephew. While mood swings can be a typical experience for people, if they happen frequently or impact your ability to live, talk with your doctor as soon as possible,” the blog post states.

Positive influence examples of people in a person’s environment include a great conversation with friends or coworkers. Negative examples would be a moderate disagreement with a partner or someone who encourages the use of substances to cope with mental health concerns. Positive examples of familiarity include looking at an old photo album or having a joyous outing with friends. In contrast, negative examples are minor conflicts that remind someone of a difficult relationship and the emotions it carries. Positive senses include hearing a favorite song or smelling one’s favorite meal. Negative senses might be a cold, dark room that feels unmotivating or seeing a couple arguing in public. Positive aesthetics could include an organized desk or an item from one’s past on a shelf. Negative aesthetics might be a cluttered closet or a broken heirloom.

Some aspects of a person’s environment are in their control, but not everything is. Even the things that can’t be controlled impact a person’s life and mood. For example, walking through the door to a cold Delaware morning might result in feelings of depression when previously there were feelings of happiness. The weather can’t be controlled but still impacts a person’s mood. However, some ways to minimize mood swings in a person’s environment exist. These include decluttering and organizing one’s space, creating a daily schedule, and finding time to practice relaxation techniques. If necessary, attending treatment can also help reduce the frequency of mood swings.

“If a mental health condition is contributing to your mood swings, attending mental health treatment is the best way to find healing. During treatment, you will be exposed to tools such as therapy and medications that will provide you with stabilization and techniques to minimize the impact mood swings have on your life. These include learning how to create a healthy environment that is safe and secure. These tools will provide you with things to do when the uncontrollable elements of your environment occur that will make it easier to take back control of your emotions,” the blog post continues.

SUN Behavioral Health Delaware solves unmet needs for adults and adolescents in Georgetown. They offer no-cost care assessments, allowing them to work with potential patients and their doctors to determine which care plan best suits their needs and symptoms. Their crisis care is also open 24/7 to provide stabilizing and compassionate care for those experiencing a mental health crisis.

For more information, visit their website or call them at 302-604-5600. SUN Behavioral Health solves unmet needs.

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For more information about SUN Behavioral Delaware, contact the company here:

SUN Behavioral Delaware
Esther Curtis
302-604-5600
info@sunbehavioral.com
21655 Biden Ave
Georgetown, DE 19947