Felt Like You Woke Up on the Wrong Side of Bed?

We have all had those days from the moment we get out of bed; we feel a heaviness to our mood and cannot put our finger on as to why. A bad mood can sour our day and make us dissatisfied with everything from our own perceived failings, to our families and friends, our jobs and our future. Negative feelings include sadness or hopelessness as well as angry and irritability. 

Jay Fournier, director of the mood and anxiety program and co-director of the division of cognition and emotion at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, explains, "These negative emotions can signal for us that something is wrong. They can also tell us that we need more support from those around us or that a change in strategy or outlook might be needed." 

Try taking a look at all facets of your life and analyze how it is affecting you. Negative thoughts can be triggered by diet or hungry, lack of sleep or the consummation of too much social media. Bad moods can be catchy so limit your exposure to negative people. Doctors also say negative emotions can be biological and some families have a genetic disposition to mood disorders. Another thing worth exploring is if your medications are affecting your mood.  

Some tips to shake yourself out of a bad mood include observing your feelings and taking the time to reflect on them. Journaling your thoughts may offer another perspective as can mindfulness techniques such as meditation and breathing exercises. Practicing gratitude and seeking out positive people and situations can help clear your head. The same goes for getting out in nature and taking a walk or doing mindful exercises like yoga or tai chi.  

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Source:  health.usnews.com/wellness/mind/slideshows/ways-to-break-a-bad-mood?slide=2&src=usn_nl_yourhealth&utm_campaign=Your%20Health-Thu%20Sep%2030%2006%3A29%3A00%20EDT%202021&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_term=Your%20Health