Changes in your physical condition or reactions to medication can cause shifts in your emotions. These feelings will often disappear when the infection is cleared up or the drug or treatment is finished. Ask your doctor about side effects related to drugs and treatments, and tell him or her about changes in your emotional state. Be careful about getting treatments for mood changes. Some doctors are quick to prescribe medication without giving thought to the long-term effects of drug dependency and overmedication. This is especially true for women. If you have questions about your medication, ask your doctor, and get a second opinion if you are uncertain. Complementary therapies can provide an alternative for dealing with some mood changes.
Drug reactions or interactions, and infections of the central nervous system, can cause depression or confusion, which seem like psychological problems.