How to cope with mood swings

[Ectoplasmicz]

Hey guys.

The Escapist has always been a great community, so I'm not hesitant about asking these sorts of things at all.

To those of you who have had or do have terrible mood swings, how did you cope? Did you go on medication, or were there other ways you got over them.

For as long as I can remember I have suffered from some pretty awful mood swings, one second euphoric, 5 minutes later down in the dumps for absolutely no reason. That's just a light example, I prefer to not go into too much depth.

But yeah, how did you cope? For those who haven't had mood swings, any suggestions/thoughts would be a real help.

Thanks

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[aba1]

Wish I could help but I only know how to deal with people having mood swings. I don't tend to be all that emotional of a person. I know when I am getting really heated about something it can be best to step away from the situation and simply stop having any sort of interest in it at all till I can come back in a reasonable way.

 

[Limecake]

Mood Swings are a tough one, after all being able to feel both extremes of the emotional scale isn't that uncommon in people.

That being said, it could mean you're bipolar, manic depressive or depressed. If it's a chemical unbalance then medication is the best solution. Unfortunately, like I said being 'down in the dumps' can mean pretty much anything (or nothing at all)

I'd suggest going to the doctor just to be on the safe side, if you're uneasy about taking any drugs you get prescribed you could always get a second opinion.

 

[bobthekillerclown]

Vitamin D, omega-3s, fish oil. Those all help boost and regulate serotonin levels in the brain, not as effective as medication but they can help.

 

[Hazy992]

Are you sure you're not bipolar? Going to see a doctor about it couldn't hurt

 

[Just_A_Glitch]

I was on medication in high school, but not anymore. Honestly, it wasn't helping me deal with anything, and was actually hurting my productivity. I had a mental breakdown my first year of college and was advised to start a different type of medication, but my original bad experience put me off of it, so I didn't.

Honestly, I find somebody I can talk to. Somebody who I know won't judge me or look at me any differently after I unload all of my crazy on them. I've got two people like that, and everyday I'm thankful for them.

I've also gotten good at just kind of ignoring it (though that isn't healthy in the least). Worst case scenario, talk to a therapist if you don't have somebody close enough to you. But the key part is let someone know. I went years before I told my parents, and those were not proud years.

 

[Bellvedere]

I would recommend that you speak to your family and friends about this problem. People that know you will be able to offer much better support and advice then random folk on the internets. If this problem is having a serious negative impact on your work/school/social life you should consider seeing a psychologist.

A psychologist will be able to help you even if it's not something as serious as bipolar or depression.

Keep in mind that if you are teenager it isn't too uncommon too experience mood swings depending on the severity. The fact is that nobody is happy 100% of the time.

Also self diagnosing won't help you at all. It will probably just make you think you have twenty or so mental disorders.

 

[Angie7F]

I have nt been able to find a good solution either...
Doctors and Medi haven't done any thing for me

 

[Erana]

I'd suggest going to the doctor just to be on the safe side, if you're uneasy about taking any drugs you get prescribed you could always get a second opinion.

This, totally this. Get full bloodwork, hormones, diseases and disorders, deficiencies, everything. Eat regularly and decently, and get enough sleep at consistent hours. And exercise.

There could be some easy-to-miss but crucial problem with an easy fix affecting you.

 

[Galletea]

Since I don't know anything about you I couldn't really say. For me, it's herbal tea and playing the piano, doesn't matter whether I'm furious or melancholy it helps me.

I suggest seeing a doctor. It could be hormonal, or dietary or just your routine. Your doctor can at least give you more informed suggestions on how to rebalance your brain. You need to tell them everything though. They can't help you if you are not forthcoming with information, and if you would prefer not to go on medication then you have to tell them. Medicine is an easy but short term answer which would usually be better addressed with lifestyle changes.

 

[weirdsoup]

I'd suggest seeing your doctor. It's dependant on your age, but it may be a medical thing that you'll need medication to fix.

Mood swings are normal if you're a teenager. If you're older than that, then there could be a serious underlying cause that you NEED to get checked

 

[Broady Brio]

Sometimes, I feel like I don't belong to any group of friends. And sometimes, I feel like one of them. I have no control over this at all. And they normally have to see me go through this. I wish I could help you as well as myself, but I think it's a teen thing.

 

[idodo35]

well i usually just go through my mood swings i know this isnt much of an advice but at least for me it works because when im not mood swinging im usually just grouchy/angry/depressed...