Tim Cahill

Hot, dry katabatic winds, like the south foehn in Europe, the sharav in the Middle East, and the Santa Ana of Southern California, are all believed to have a decided effect on human behavior and are associated with such health problems as migraines, depression, lethargy, and moodiness. Some scientists say that this is a myth.

American Writer

Jeffrey Kluger

There's only one thing harder than living in a home with an adolescent - and that's being an adolescent. The moodiness, the volatility, the wholesale lack of impulse control, all would be close to clinical conditions if they occurred at another point in life. In adolescence, they're just part of the behavioral portfolio.

Orhan Pamuk

I would be pleased if someone would invent a pill to remove my impatience, moodiness, and occasional bursts of anger. But if they did, I wouldn't be able to write my novels or paint.

Novelist

Mason Cooley

Few friendships could survive the moodiness of love affairs.

Moodiness often hints at subtle shifts in feelings, not always extreme changes.

Subtle Shifts

Moodiness might imply sensitivity to surroundings or situations, not just internal states.

Context Sensitivity

Moodiness can be expressed through body language as well as words.

Non-Verbal Cues

Using 'moodiness' may carry a negative connotation, suggesting lack of control.

Emotional Charge

Moodiness isn't always negative; it can simply reflect a rich emotional life.

Not Always Negative

Describing someone as 'moody' may refer to a personality trait rather than temporary behavior.

Personality Traits

Moodiness can be subtle and sometimes mistaken for quietness or introspection.

Easily Overlooked

Moodiness in young people can be a natural part of growing up, not always a concern.

Developmental Stage

Perceptions of moodiness can vary by culture; it's not universally seen the same way.

Cultural Perspectives

 unpleasant characteristics that we chalk up to being a teenager -- moodiness, irritability, laziness, depression -- could be a product of chronic sleep deprivation. For many teens battling chronic sleep loss,