13 Early Warning Signs Your Body Is Battling Silent Inflammation

7. Mood Swings: The Emotional Rollercoaster

Your emotional landscape is intimately tied to your physical well-being, and chronic inflammation can send you on a tumultuous emotional rollercoaster. This isn't just typical stress; persistent inflammation can directly influence neurotransmitter pathways, leading to heightened anxiety, unexplained irritability, persistent low mood, or even clinical depression. The inflammatory signals directly impact brain chemistry, disrupting the delicate balance required for stable emotional regulation. Recognizing these dramatic or uncharacteristic mood shifts as potential inflammatory signals can guide you towards interventions that support both your mental and emotional resilience.