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mood swings
as long as i can remember ive been the really outgoing happy peppy girl. but just like last year i started to get major mood swings, and sometimes i would be super depressed an then like the next minute i could be bouncing off the walls and absolutely as happy as ever. sometimes i think about things way to much and overanalyze, and then other times i just dont care about anything and am the most optimistic person ever. ive been struggling with my grades and my love life has been a rollercoaster the past year so that might have to do with it. i also have 3 siblings all under 7 and im 16 so i was just wondering if this is normal? is there anyway i cant more control when i feel down? because i hate how it affects my friends sometimes. i feel bad about it but i cant just pretend to be myself because they notice that too haha so yea, like im happy now but on like wed and thursday this week i just wanted to cry forever and then friday was abssolutely fine again.
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The answer above me was good, and pretty much took the words out of my mouth. It is very possible that you may have bipolar disorder. I am not a doctor, therefore do not take this as a diagnosis, but rather as a suggestion of something to look into for answers. My mom is bipolar, and I myself have recently been diagnosed as being bipolar. The symptoms normally begin to show in your teenage years. Just google "symptoms of bipolar disorder" and many websites will come up to help you. My suggestion is to talk to your parents about it, and set up an appointment with a doctor to get it checked out.
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You *might* have a mood disorder. I'm not a doctor but being bipolar myself and knowing classic symptoms of one and having been hospitalized with tons of people who are I think I'm right in suggesting that you see your physician about this.
If you are feeling one minute depressed, the next elated and bouncing off the walls you have a problem. It's not normal to feel that way. In fact it could lead to a serious issue. You sound hypomanic.
It's not dangerous but needs to be monitored by a psychiatrist because it can launch some, not all people into a psychotic episode and bipolar disorder and sometimes delusion.
WIKIPEDIA DEFINES IT AS:
"Hypomania (literally, below mania) is a mood state characterized by persistent and pervasive elated or irritable mood, and thoughts and behaviors that are consistent with such a mood state. It is distinguished from mania by the absence of psychotic symptoms and by its lower degree of impact on functioning. Hypomania is a feature of two mood disorders: bipolar II disorder and cyclothymia.[1] Though hypomanic people are often associated with bipolar disorder, it is in this state that many creative talents are in their most productive and successful mood.
If you can't sleep, your thoughts race too much, you speak far too rapidly and moods are crashing up and down see a professional or go to an emergency room and be assessed as this can lead to a crisis like I experienced myself (twice).
Also, write down in a journal every time your moods go up and down, if your thoughts are depressing and dark and when you feel elated. Use that info when you see a doctor. BTW, family doctors are not experienced with diagnosing this kind of thing or caring for it so I would check into the emergency room because this is in fact and I know it from experience such a situation where it's better to be assessed by a psychiatrist than be sorry.
Odds are they'll assess you and prescribe medication. If you might be in crisis they can hold you for 72 hours. This only ever happens if you are in danger, of danger to yourself or others. Get this checked and let me know what happens.
The stress at home with your family, love life, school etc. definitely add to your troubles but I think that exists in spite of your mood issues.
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