|
Reasons for Mood Swings
I'm 18/f. I'm a senior in High School. I'm ususally a fairly stable person, emotionally. But, lately (last month or so) I have been having really dramatic mood swings. One minute I'll be fine, then the next I'm ready to punch someone in the face, and the next I feel like I'm going to cry. My boyfriend and I did have unprotected sex...a few times, actually, but he pulled out. I've also been kinda stressed out b/c of H.S., I mean I'm really tired of H.S kids! The only thing making me think that these mood swings aren't because I'm pregnant is that I'm still getting my period...and I'm not gaining ANY kind of weight.
Anyway, I guess my question is: Do you think I'm pregnant or do you know any other reason for my mood swings?
Thanks to all answers!
[ ]
Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category?
Maybe give some free advice about: Health?
Bottom line, you're probably not pregnant, but it would be best to be checked out. The obvious reason being that although a female cannot have a period and a pregnancy simultaneously, some women have reported spotting and/or a very light bleeding. It would be best to get it checked out, just in case.
Also, "coitus interruptus" is usually a high risk method as it:
requires great self-control, experience, and trust
is not for men who ejaculate prematurely
is not for men who don't know when to pull out
is not recommended for teens and sexually inexperienced men because it takes lots of experience before a man can be sure to know when he's going to ejaculate
Just so you know, most medical professionals consider "pulling out" as an ineffective method of birth control. It's like playing Russian Roulette with a nearly fully-loaded gun.
This is just information to why pregnancy would be more likely using this method, thus why you should seek a professional to test for pregnancy.
All that aside, remember that, the truth is, sexual intercourse (and pregnancy) is the closest a human can physically get to another person. With that comes emotional and mental responsibilities, whether we want to admit it or not. You are a senior in high school about to graduate and ready to mature and grow, and you should be proud of that. But sex complicates everything and this has certain results that are not always positive.
Being on the cusp of graduation has its own anxieties and this has to be taken into account. You are leaving the child's world behind and learning to become an adult and this generates feelings and great changes.
If you are worried about the mood swings and don't know how to deal with them, the best answer would be to talk to a professional counselor, even if it is for a bit. They will help you figure it all out.
I hope I was able to help and I hope everything works out!
-Charlotte
]
Well it could be that you're just stressed about everything thats going on around you. High school can be difficult and it can cause major stress at times because of school work or even the people. You could possibly be pregnant but you're still having a period and you aren't gaining weight so I would see a doctor about that. Maybe for right now go talk to your primary care doctor about it. Maybe even talk to a guidance counselor on how you've been feeling. There is a possibly it could be maybe seasonal depression or bipolar disorder...but I'm not a doctor so talk to your doctor as soon as possible.
Good Luck! Happy Holidays!
]
Hmm, there could be lots of reasons for mood swings. If you're still getting your period, I doubt you're pregnant.
If you've been stressed out by school, friends, or anything else in your life, that could be a major contributor. It could be that you're bored, or that you've gone through some change that you're adjusting to.
Also, it could be diet-related. Make sure you're getting enough water and the proper nutrients, if you're in a northern state where there's not much sun, it's quite possible that you're deficient in vitamin D.
Whenever you get a mood swing, stop and try to ask yourself what triggered it. Was it a test? An offhand comment? Or is it something deeper than that? I hope you figure it out, and feel better soon!
<3 Pollux
P.S. - You'll probably get the condom lecture from other people, so I'll spare you too much comment :). I know it's up to you, but if you're not ready to be pregnant, you should really use one.
]
More Questions: |