are changes in an individuals mood, typically from one extreme to the opposite- happy to sad.
MOOD SWINGS: "Mood swings occur in most mood disorders, typically swinging from one extreme to the other."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "MOOD SWINGS," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/mood-swings/ (accessed August 15, 2022).