Mood Swings

Question: mood swings? i'm not bipolar or diagnosed with depression or anything like that. but lately i've been really depressed and stressed out , and i've been having these totaly crazy mood swings. one minute i'll be happy, and hyper the next i'll be sad and crying and then the next i'll be mad and pissed off. This doesn't usualy happen to me, it only happens when i get really depressed, like i have been for the past couple of weeks. I was wondering if there was any ways that anyone knows of to stop it, or cure it, or help it. Any suggestions?

Answer: If you literally mean minute to minute, you are probably not bipolar. Bipolar mood swings last for weeks at a time not hours and while a person with bipolar might seemingly have a mood swing minute to minute, it's more related to irritability than anything else. When someone is irritable or upset they can have the tendency to just fly off the handle over small things. In lay men's terms that's a mood swing, but it's not really. When someone is depressed, it doesn't mean that they *feel* depressed 100% of the time. You can have days of feeling fine for the most part yet still have depressive thinking, behavior and periods of feeling down or down right apathetic or crying spells and anger/irritability. Mood swings, but not really. You can see your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. He or she may refer you to a psychiatrist, prescribe you antidepressants or to counselling.

Question: Mood Swings? This is the third time I have posted a question along these lines. It was dealt with and happy with that but need some more advice pls? At the moment am having more aggresive (with my temper) mood swings. I have been to Doc. and he is refering me to get help. Was telling my friend about these mood swings and how I feel. Also told him about my aggresive temper. He has told me that If I was hearing voices in my head (which I am not) they could section me. Could they section me for my mood swings as in losing my temper? Any help appreciated

Answer: There's no arbitrary "Section Eight" thing which gets you locked up, not even hearing voices. If you get violent when you lose your temper, you might well be faced with a choice between jail and a mental hospital. Or even have a judge order you to a treatment facility. But that's hardly the point now, is it? It's not just about your being caught by a particular bureaucratic procedure. It's about whether or not you can control yourself well enough that it really is safe to let you work this out as an out-patient, seeing a therapist once or twice a week. If you are not sure that you are that much in control of yourself, then I would strongly suggest you sign yourself into a mental health facility (generally a ward in the general hospital, not a whole separate hospital), and get some help learning how to control your temper enough that you can trust yourself not to end up busted for assault or worse. It is important to be in a protected environment to protect YOU, too, not just any potential victim. Because you might lose your temper with someone who knows how to fight back, and is tougher than they look.

Question: What is the difference between hormonal and bipolar mood swings? And by hormonal I mean like teenage girl type mood swings. Because I read that the difference between the two is that hormonal mood swings are triggered by an occurence while bipolar mood swings happen from nothing, and I get the latter a lot but I feel like that's not true because I don't act bipolar otherwise.

Answer: Bipolar swings last for weeks or months where hormonal swings happen quickly and last for minutes or hours......... Also the intensity of the mood in Bipolar is different than with hormones. People with Bipolar Disorder go through long periods of deep depression followed by long periods of mania or elevated mood, long period meaning weeks or months or years..... This is what it is like to have Bipolar disorder: Depression - too tired to get out of bed, shower, even to brush my teeth. Cry all the time, sleep 16 hours a day. Feelings of self loathing and guilt that drive me to think of suicide but I'm to tired to even think about how to go about killing myself....... this can last from a couple of weeks to a couple of years. Mania - Way too happy! PARTY GIRL! love drink and drugs. Talk really fast and pressured because my thoughts are going faster than my mouth can keep up with. Hypersexual - like I sleep with strangers and guys I just met on the internet or I masturbate 10 times a day. I once became bisexual because there were twice as many people to sleep with. Spending sprees..... I once spent my mortgage money on african violets, yep, $1500 on African violets (then I got depressed and let them all die). Quit my job because I wanted my vacation pay for lottery tickets and I was so convinced I would win that I started shopping and writing bad checks because I'd be rich as soon as the numbers were drawn. Only sleep 2 or maybe 3 hours a night for months on end and never feel tired. In the end I was unemployed, $30,000 in debt, and had almost lost my home. This can last for months. I also have mixed states when I am depressed and manic at the same time which are truly the worst... By body and mind are depressed but there is this undercurrent of energy running all the time..... I'm highly emotional but the emotions tend to be negative (guilt and anger) I have intrusive thoughts and urges to mutilate myself (like wanting to stick my hands in the garbage disposal or cooking them on the BBQ). This is when I am most suseptible to suicide because I am depressed, wanting to hurt myself, and I have the mental energy to plan and carry it out.

Question: When do mood swings start during pregnancy? When your pregnant about what month or time do you start getting emotional and start having mood swings?

Answer: As soon as you get pregnant your hormones start going whacky. That means your emotions go whacky, too. This can happen around your period, too, but with pregnancy it can happen anytime throughout the pregnancy. The 1st trimester is usually the worst, in my opinion. By the middle of the 2nd trimester mine really calmed down and I was able to rationalize with myself, asking myself if I should really be upset about something or if I was being irrational. In the first I couldn't really do that, I'd just start crying or get mad at my poor husband.

Question: How early do mood swings occur during pregnancy? My friend might be pregnant. Its been like 2 weeks since she said she thinks conception could have happened. What I wanna know is how early can or do mood swings start presenting themselves. Can you start having mood swings when youre 2 weeks pregnant. Also if you're 2 weeks pregnant could it cause you to loose you appitite and turn the whites of your eyes blueish?

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Question: Pregnancy mood swings? Are there any ways you know of to help you feel better? I have been having alot of mood swings, and right now I am not a happy camper. Just because of something completely silly. I am so fired up and I just feel like screaming at the top of my lungs. Have any of you mommies/mommies to be found a good way to calm yourself down?

Answer: You could try hitting a pillow. I usually journal or call my mom to vent. This may sound a little crazy...but...sometimes I don't have time for all that. Since becoming pregnant it's almost like when I get mad I can FEEL my blood pressure go up and the strain on my heart. So, I stop and take deep breaths and close my eyes and focus on what I need to do next...sometimes I visusalize (without realizing it) on relaxing and lowering my blood pressure...lol. Like I'm pulling down a lever. lol. If that doesn't work then try watching tv and realize that whatever you're mad about it silly and just distract yourself. Good luck!

Question: What causes you to have mood swings all the time everyday? What causes you to have mood swings all the time, everyday and you can't control who you take the bad moods out on?Like today I flipped out on one of my teachers...and when I left she was pissed off.And I am going to apologize, but I need to know how to stop this so that I don't do it again soon and I get into deep shit. The first person that answered this...I know you are trying to help, but I get the right amount of sleep actually more than the right amount, and I try to just not say anything, but I have to have the last say in anything and everything no matter what.Believe me I have tried everything possible to stop myself from saying anything, But it doesn't work.

Answer: You don't mention your age but you say 'teacher' so I am thinking late teens. You are the one mentioning mood swings so I assume you know there is a chemical imbalance in the brain called bipolar disorder. If you sleep alot that is the depressed side, if you are freaking out that can be the manic side, especially since you say you have no control over it. See if you can find a mental health center in your area. They should treat you according to family income. They will test you before they give you anything. But, if they diagnose bipolar-ask for lithium. It is a natural salt that is lacking. I take it and no more talking all the time or mood swings, also it's inexpensive.

Question: How can you stop mood swings during your period? Just wondering because I'm 13 and I get extremely bad mood swings that have gotten me into so much trouble. Also, my father's a sexist, doesn't believe anything without proof, and doesn't believe in mood swings during a girls period. I keep telling him that I can't help it but he doesn't believe me. So anything that I can prove him wrong with would be awsome too.

Answer: To prove him wrong - my brothers don't believe in cravings and stuff - Look up Pre-Menstrual Syndrome on Google, and show him it. And to stop mood swings; avoid everyone. Do something that will distract you; sleep or something.

Question: What are some homeopathic remedies for mood swings? I'm looking for help with PMS and daily mood swings like irritability or depression. I know all the Rx meds out there, but I'm curious about alternative methods.

Answer: The Homeopathic remedy for your mood swings should be the remedy which is prescribed exactly according to your symptoms (Mental and Physical) from head to toes. Remember Homeopathy treats the patient not the disease or disorder. Usually IGNATIA AMARA is used for mood swings you can try it in 30 potency thrice a day half an hour before or after meals, but again it might not work if its not according to your symptoms. So if you post your symptoms in detail exactly the way you feel them, any good Homeopath will be able to help you find the right remedy for your mood swings. Feel free to email me if you need help with Homeopathic remedies. Take Care and God Bless !

Question: How to i deal with my mood swings before my period? Hi, can someone please answer my question, Im getting mood swings and i don't know how to deal with them. I get very moody sometimes and i sometimes feel sad for no reason. Does that last forever?

Answer: hormonal imbalance will last as long as you have periods although some months will be worse than others. Try the following: Evening primrose oil capsules (see your doc first) Avoid caffeine and sugary foods (its hard I know) Avoid salty foods (which cause water retention) Vitamin B6 and Magnesium supplements Exercise (increases level of serotonin) Eat something high in carbohydrate every two or three hours (increases level of serotonin) Get plenty of sleep to lessen irritability.

Question: How can I better control my mood swings? I hate the up and down feeling I get sometimes which I think is due to my birth control. Is there any way to help make my mood swings less intense. I hate being on edge one minute and on cloud nine the next!

Answer: Talk to your gynecologist. You probably aren't on the right one or the right dosage. Sometimes it takes a little adjusting. Good luck!

Question: What can i do to prevent mood swings while im on my period, any medicines? i rarely get any PMS sypmtons apart from wild mood swings (and a few mild cramps) last week i was in bits - i shouted at my family and argued with my brother and dad for an hour, could not stop crying that night/next morning (cried four times in the space of 1 hour) and was seriously thinking about running away from home..... can i do/take anything to become less irritable/less moody?

Answer: you can use some natural remedies for PMS and keep yourself busy on period days - see below

Question: How old can a teen be and still get mood swings from puberty? I'm a 17 year old male and the past few days I have had crazy mood swings from extreme anger to emotions that I can't describe. I am normally a chill guy so I am guessing it is from puberty. Can a male at my age still get mood swings from puberty?

Answer: Any age, even as an adult. Hormonal fluctuations don't just go away because you are fully grown. They tone down, or get less frequent, or maybe just more regular. Your body is a fine balance of hormones. If you put the wrong foods in, have a long tiring day etc, you are bound to get fluctuations that affect your mood. Think yourself lucky you don't have a menstrual cycle! Even if we don't think so, other people notice our mood-swings!

Question: How soon does mood swings come as a symptom in pregnancy? When usually does mood swings become a symptom? and how early do you start feeling tired?

Answer: I started feeling tired an having moods swing right a way....

Question: Mood swings and phases of extreme depression - is there any way to get rid of it? I often have very dramatic mood swings and these 'phases' of extreme depression. I wouldn't say I'm a depressive person but I'm in no way satisfied by my current life. One moment I look at everything in a positive way, the next everything is the opposite. I often get the negative views from the fact that I don't have a girlfriend and have never been in a serious relationship, whereas all my friends and everyone around me seems to be getting them, and becoming more and more successful with everything whereas I am not. i'm 16 and i am getting quite fed up with the whole situation. i've also heard that mood swings are often associated ADHD which i show the symptoms of but i'm not sure if I have it. Can anyone suggest anything? Another thing i have about me which is got worse is my lack of motivation. I do a bit above averagely at school but my physical activity is pretty much non existant at the moment. I'm not ashamed of my body or looks at the moment (although i could lose a bit of weight:P) but as i mentioned before i sometimes feel isolated and that no one has interest in me. another reason could be that I've had a thing for a girl for several months yet never had any luck with her.

Answer: omg. I'm 15, and experiencing the same thing.... lets hope we get some answers!

Question: Can you have mood swings from day to night? Alright, well, for about a year or so, close to every day, I have these mood swings at night, usually right around the same time. For example; during the day I don't miss my girlfriend, at night I just miss her intensely, and feel I need to talk to her, or sometimes I feel almost emotionless at day, and then at night, I get sad. For one, it's not girlfriend related, because it happened before I got one. I guess my question is, is there anyway to stop it from happening? It didn't used to happen.

Answer: You can have mood swings from moment to moment. It's partially about self-control and understanding how life works. But it can be other things, also.