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Mood Swings
TheAprilFool
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Hello :wave:
I've been having problems with my mood for quite a long time now. At first everyone just put it down to hormones, but now that I'm older it doesn't really make a lot of sense for my moods to switch dramatically over the course of a day for no apparent reason. For example, today I went from being really bored and restless to the point that I was worried I was about to become completely numb, to feeling everything at once and becoming really upset and angry. :chin:
I'm supposed to call a mental health service that I was referred to by my doctor, but I'm nervous about phone calls and I've been putting it off since last month. The way the doctor described it made it sound really useless and no-one I've told seems to care about whether I access the service or not so I don't really feel very supported or encouraged. :crying:
I keep most of my thoughts and feelings to myself, sharing them with my friends and family often ends badly.
What should I do? I keep going from feeling everything at once to feeling nothing at all.
I've been having problems with my mood for quite a long time now. At first everyone just put it down to hormones, but now that I'm older it doesn't really make a lot of sense for my moods to switch dramatically over the course of a day for no apparent reason. For example, today I went from being really bored and restless to the point that I was worried I was about to become completely numb, to feeling everything at once and becoming really upset and angry. :chin:
I'm supposed to call a mental health service that I was referred to by my doctor, but I'm nervous about phone calls and I've been putting it off since last month. The way the doctor described it made it sound really useless and no-one I've told seems to care about whether I access the service or not so I don't really feel very supported or encouraged. :crying:
I keep most of my thoughts and feelings to myself, sharing them with my friends and family often ends badly.
What should I do? I keep going from feeling everything at once to feeling nothing at all.
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Mood swings can be so horrible and intense. How do you usually manage them?
I think everyone gets mood swings but when they’re affecting your daily life so much then is best to keep talking about it with someone.? I also get extreme mood swings but sometimes I’d still say they’re hormonal & am 19 & normal but then I also have personality disorder.
Would you be able to get someone else to ring for you? You deserve to feel supported & sometimes/lot of time - we just have to encourage ourself & a two way thing. I also get so so nervous with phone calls but once you have done it, you’ll probably feel better for it.
Take lots of care
I don't think anyone else can ring for me, it's probably something I should do myself. Plus, the people I've mentioned it to don't really seem to care about whether I access the mental health service or not.
Thanks
I hope it helps to write how you feel on here!
I understand is horrible & a v lonely place - when someone dismisses how you feel. Some people just don’t really understand & guess can be frustrating cause they care but dunno how to help or think they may say the ‘wrong’ thing & maybe is why they dismis it, But I’m sure your family care though?
Sometimes explaining to someone on how it affects you or what you do - rather than how you feel can make them understand too. If you dunno how to explain. Like sometimes I dunno how I feel but telling my gp I can rarely get out of bed & I self harm - helps them understand how I feel. If that makes sense? Then maybe is a step into thinking about why aswell? I dunno
Maybe you could make a time you want to ring the service? And maybe write down exactly/roughly -what you want to say. And maybe that could motivate you? Sometimes that helps me.
Every body matters. And how you feel is important.
😊
There's also an article on The Mix that you may find helpful: http://www.themix.org.uk/mental-health/looking-after-yourself/understanding-mood-swings-6286.html
You should be really proud of the steps you've taken so far and if you do commit to a time when you're going to make the call, but don't follow through, try not to be too hard on yourself.
This was my first time going to this doctors practice, since I moved to uni and it was recommended to me by a friend. I could ask to see a different doctor next time. I didn't even go there asking for help, I just want confirmation on whether or not I have a mental illness because I've been wondering about it for years now.
Writing things down does help a bit, but sometimes I get frustrated because I keep opening up to people and it feels like I'm just going around in circles.
I'm sure my family care about me, but they don't take most of the things I say seriously. They don't take any interest in how I really feel or what they can do to help. I've said before that I really need their support and encouragement, but nothing really changes.
I try to explain how things affect me. I've become more open with telling doctors and counsellors that I've been having thoughts of suicide and self-harm. I've admitted that there are days when I can't get out of bed to even eat or drink. If anyone was willing to talk to me for longer than a ten minute session, I'd also tell them about how my problems have affected my education, my relationships, and just about everything else.
I need to get a better idea of what I want to say to the mental health service, so writing it down might help. I've tried to call them once but I couldn't get an answer.
I've been trying to call at least once a day but I can't get through and even if I did I'm worried that the service won't be very helpful. Even the way the doctor described them made them sound terrible. I try to do something I enjoy but I'm too stressed to do anything right now because I'm working during the holidays and uni is putting a lot of pressure on me.
How are you feeling now ? I am glad you feel able to telll others you’re getting thoughts of suicide and self harm and be so open with them!
Is there a way you can feel less stressed or less pressure with uni or work? Stress can really affect us. And self care and breaks from it are always needed. I hope you’re okay
I'm sorry to hear you've been struggling with your emotions and feelings right now but it's great that you've asked for help from your GP and that you've tried to call up the service! Even if it is not the best of places to look for help, it could be encouraging to know you've put yourself out there, out of your comfort zone to seek help.
You mentioned how you like to write things down on your calendar etc. Perhaps you could also write down how your feeling too and get a few things off your chest, would that be an option? Writing down your feelings may help you come to terms with your emotions and can even be stress reliever. Of course, here at the Mix we're always here to listen and talk too if you need us.
-Nish
I have a mood tracker that allows me to write down my thoughts and feelings throughout the day, and I also spend some time writing stuff down on paper if I feel the need to rant or I'm trying to figure out my emotions. The Mix has also been a great way to get things off my chest so I really appreciate the support.
Thats a great healthy way of coping! Some find quite hard to say how theyre feeling and what not so its great you do. And theres always someone here to listen to you about anything. Hope youre enjoying your weekend!
Hey TheAprilFool,
It's really great to hear that you have these healthy ways of coming to terms with your feelings, anyway, how have you been feeling lately? Has your mood improved from the last time?