Sick of Mood Swings and Unprovoked Irritability? Let Us Put a Smile Back on Your Face With Hormone Therapy for Men in Asheville, NC.
Did your partner put the cheese on the wrong shelf, sending you on a tangent?
Maybe they mismatched a pair of your socks or forgot to put sugar in your coffee.
It all seemed like such a BIG deal at the time, but looking back, you didn’t have a reason to explode the way you did.
Women get all the grief for getting PMS and hormone changes during menopause and becoming irritable. But men aren’t immune to hormone-related mood changes.
Your irritability and mood swings might be part of andropause or a decrease in testosterone, which we can correct with hormone therapy for men in Asheville, NC. We have some other tips to help as well!
Eliminate hormone-related mood swings and feel like yourself again with hormone therapy for men.
Here are the Tips to Feel Like Yourself Again
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Go to Bed Earlier
If you’re burning the midnight oil to get a bit of alone time or even to complete all your daily tasks, you’re not doing yourself any favors.
While you sleep, two parts of your brain begin gabbing away, well, their form of chatting. One part is the amygdala (your brain’s emotion center), and the other is the part of your brain that controls decision-making and reasoning (prefrontal cortex). A lack of sleep impedes this communication, resulting in your brain triggering your fight or flight response.
So that explains the Mayo meltdown… are we right?
But on a serious note, the average adult needs seven to nine hours of sleep each night to recoup from the previous day.
Thus, make it a point to get enough sleep, whether that means hitting the hay at nine or rearranging your schedule to rest for another hour.
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Evaluate Your Exercise Regimen
Make sure you’re not overdoing your workout routine; it can negatively affect your mood.
“Hey, I was told to get at least 150 minutes of exercise each week to help my mood.” How can I trust the science now that you’re telling me something completely different?
Of course, you should get adequate exercise each week.
However, if you’re exercising too much or strenuously, you might send your body into a frenzy that requires cortisol to calm it. This particular hormone is classified as a stress hormone and can cause you to feel more irritable or trigger anxiety or depression.
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Cut Back on Your Alcohol Consumption
A glass of wine instantly takes away your worries. And you know what happens after two, three, four, or more? You don’t even remember what you were drinking over.
Alcohol, however, can interfere with your natural hormone balance because of its impact on your sugar. The following day is when it can really affect your mood as your sugar drops.
Aim to have 14 glasses or fewer of alcoholic beverages each week for better mood regulation.
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Learn to Manage Stress Better
A little bit of stress in your life can be a positive. You can use it as motivation, and when you have occasional stress, it’ll trigger your fight and flight response, which may increase your awareness.
Nevertheless, chronic stress can lead to mood swings and a number of other health issues.
We emphasize, for stress management purposes, the importance of exercising and making time for yourself. You’ll ultimately improve your mood at the same time.
When you’re feeling stressed, start belting a tune. As you sing at the top of your lungs, it releases vibrations to promote self-soothing. Moreover, singing releases endorphins — “feel good” chemicals that can help regulate your mood. Not to mention, you’re expressing yourself emotionally, which can get those negative thoughts out.
Getting outside whenever you’re stressed works in various ways. For instance, you may get sunlight that can make you happy. The fresh air, including the scent of the local flora, has anxiety and stress-relieving properties. Even the scenery change can help.
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Ask Our Practitioner About the Possibility of a Hormonal Imbalance
Our practitioner may see the signs you have a hormonal imbalance based on our assessment of your symptoms. For instance, besides the mood swings, some common signs your testosterone is dwindling include the following:
- Reduced sex drive
- Decreased muscle mass
- Weight gain, particularly around your middle
- Erectile dysfunction
- Memory problems
- Hot flashes
If you suspect you have a hormonal imbalance, don’t hesitate to speak up. If it’s a possibility, we can test your level to know for certain. In a case when you have a low level, we can raise them with hormone replacement therapy.
We’ll provide you with testosterone, in some form, that can boost your level and make you feel more regular and like yourself once again.
Though the results vary based on the type of hormone therapy you have, in some cases, you may notice a difference in your mood the first week after treatment. Significant improvements usually happen between one and three weeks after you begin therapy.
Learn more here: Adrenal Fatigue Treatment: Symptoms, Solutions, and Why You Must Act Now
Contact Us Today for Hormone Therapy for Men in Asheville, NC
If you’re sick of feeling moody, reach out Carolina Health & Wellness today. We may have some more tips, or we can provide hormone therapy for men in Asheville, NC.
And if you’re looking for some destressing, plan some “me” time with our Anti-Aging Treatments.
We’re proud to serve Asheville, NC, and the surrounding area. And by reading our reviews, you can see what happens exactly when you find a local team who loves what they do.
Book an appointment with us today by calling (828) 579-4880. We’re right near The Adventure Center of Asheville!
