It’s true that the pandemic has forced many of us to sit for longer with our emotions, without the usual distractions of busy everyday life.

“We spent two years feeling under threat, wondering: ‘Are we doing the right thing?’ ‘Is this going to end?’ So it’s natural to feel out of sorts,” Marra suggests.

“Now we’re getting back into the swing of ‘normal’ life, we have to contend with whether we remember how, or if we want to at all.”

So how can we learn to manage mood swings as a part of our adult lives?

“It’s important for us as adults to look after our mental health and closely monitor anything that might be affecting our moods,” Stephanie Taylor, a health expert at StressNoMore, tells Stylist.

“While things such as menstruation, pregnancy and menopause are unavoidable, with mood swings inevitable in certain individuals more than others, there are things that we can do to try and reduce them.

Alongside the classic advice of focusing on sleep health, ensuring regular exercise and sunlight and practising positive habits like meditation, Taylor suggests keeping track of your emotional state by documenting your moods if they are becoming a concern.

“This will help you identify any unusual patterns or triggers which might be causing your mood to worsen,” she explains. “Not only will documenting your mood swings help you better understand what’s causing them, but it could be beneficial if you find yourself going to see a psychotherapist or a doctor later down the line.

“But remember that everyone is different. What is causing one person’s mood swings might not be the same for another. So, be kind to yourself and others and don’t be afraid to seek help if you need it.”

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