Hormones may be cause of mood swings

DEAR ABBY: This is in response to “Crying Myself to Sleep” (June 2), who is having drastic mood swings, including crying, depression and anger. I experienced these, and it was not only horrible, but also scary.

My doctors figured out my problem was caused by a hormonal imbalance. Since the body makes many different types of hormones, the doctors needed to find out which one(s) were involved in the disturbance.

Instead of going for psychological help first, I suggest she go for physical testing. She should see her regular M.D., her gynecologist and an endocrinologist (a hormonal specialist) to discover exactly what’s going on. If an imbalance isn’t the cause, her doctor may suggest considering other options. If everything physical is ruled out, seek counseling. She should not give up on finding out the source of her problem. — BEEN THERE AND NOW DOING GREAT

DEAR BEEN note when the episodes

THERE: I’m pleased occur. While people you’re doing well and tend to identify events thank you for sharing. as “random,” I have had Many readers offered theories patients who, once they about what may be kept track, realized the causing “Crying’s” mood episodes were always swings, and they are worth a few days before the considering. Read on: onset of their period. It

DEAR ABBY: As is always wise to rule out a psychiatrist, I’ve had a physical explanation patients with similar before devoting time and complaints. Before energy to a psychological she pursues therapy, one. — GLEN IN TEXAS I would recommend To read more Dear keeping a calendar/journal Abby online, go to times for a few months to freepress.com/news/life.