Mood Swings

Tips from survivors: “My emotions can change quickly now—I’ve learned to pause and let the feeling pass.”

Rapid or unpredictable changes in emotional state after a stroke.

Shifting quickly between emotions such as happiness, sadness, frustration, or anger, sometimes without a clear reason.

Stroke can affect brain regions that regulate emotions and mood, and the stress of recovery can also contribute.

Counseling, emotional regulation strategies, supportive environments, and medication if needed.

Fairly common during stroke recovery.

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