Is it depression? What is my deal?

Question

Here lately I have horrible mood swings. I will be sittin at work and will think of something that has happened but hasnt bothered me at all, and all of a sudden it will become a big issue and I will get emotional. I tend to take it out on my b/f and when he wont help me out or give me advice I freak out on him and tell him he just doesnt care about me and he just makes it worse. I have wondered if its bipolar, depression, or somethin else. If you have any ideas please let me know.

Answer 1

Hmmm I don't know sound's to me a bit like stress or nomal hormonal mood swings. But if you really are concerned about depression you can take this online test and also see your gp.
My step mum suffers from bi-polar disorder and it can be really scary- she has manic really hyper over energetic moods where she enjoys winding people up and then next minute she can be very depressed and emotional and oftern hallusinates things. I don't think you have bi-polar either sweet. However you could see a counciller and try talking to your boy friend about how you feel. It isn't fair to take it out on him. I think it is stress but it could develop into more also you don't want to loose your boyfriend over it.

the depression online test is here. It's what my doctor gave me before they prescribed me with depression.

THE BURNS DEPRESSION CHECKLIST
http://www.suicideforum.com/bdc/index.html

But I really think it is stress related. Good luck hun

Answer 2

I was diagnosed with atypical depression; it means that the person oversleeps and overeats, as opposed to suffering insomnia and loss of appetite. I tried several natural approaches: chinese herbs, homeopathy, St John's Wort, exercise, improved nutrition; nothing worked. Anti depressants are the best thing, in my experience, for a bout of severe depression. You could, though, try counselling or cognitive behavioural therapy, if you really don't want to take medication. NOTE: St John's Wort interacts with many other medications, so be careful. You can't take it if you're also taking anti depressants.

Answer 3

Bipolar usually has two extremes mania- staying up for days, tons or energy and then depression part. Depression has a lot of symptoms loss of energy, loss of will to do things you enjoy, loss of appetite or increase in, weight loss or weight gain,.... There are disorders that aren't quite as extreme as bipolar but have the similar depression/mania cycle. If it is around the time of your period it good be related to that there is a condition of depression/irritabiliy that comes in cycles related to the period. You might want to consider if you are one of those people who are under a lot of stress and have not outlet. You might want to consider a stress therapist. You can relieve your anger and come up with strategies to deal with times when you get suddenly angry or annoyed. You mentioned you yell at him when he can't help you or won't help you maybe you just need some one to listen to you so you can get it out.

Answer 4

Actually I don't think it is depression, after all depression is a real disease, when you are always depressed and with other symptoms as weight loss problem-stomach and suicide. How long have you been together with your boyfriend?, maybe you just need to do something new and inspiring, go away for the weekend or something, maybe it's time to change job? but if you really think it is a depression i think it's better to see a doctor than think too much about it, it will only make it worse...:)

Answer 5

If you want a definitive answer, go to your doctor and have them run some tests.
It could be so many things, those you mentioned or seasonal dysfunctional syndrome, hormonal imbalance, a hang over from the flu, some weird side effect of meds, drug abuse, your living situation, or just about anything else.
Not enough symptoms for an answer, so please get to the professional help. You need to take care of yourself and the first step would be to get the proper diagnoses. Don't self-medicate for just in case.

Answer 6

Well, honestly, I think it's normal. I get like that all the time because it's like my life isnt going so well and I look back to see what has caused most of it and where it started. Then I look back at one situation and get very emotional and start thinking of regrets and if I hadnt done this and that my life wouldnt be this way.

Take it easy, don't think about your past, try to move on. And if you cant, I dont think you should see a doctor unless its really heavy, I think you just need to find inspiration to lean on. Like maybe yoga, going out for runs to release anger. For me, music has always helped me.

Good luck!

Answer 7

I have Borderline Personality Disorder and have been doing that to my husband since we first got together. I was first diagnosed with Bipolar and was put on all kinds of medication. I would seek help from a social worker or doctor. You may just need someone who is paid to let you take it out on them. The site below may help, its got a bulliton board with loads of peoples experiences on it. Good luck and I hope it all works out for you. :)

Answer 8

i suggest that you go and see your doctor and have a chat with him as you may need medication to help you for a short time but please make sure you tell him every thing so he can give you the corect treatment and help that you need.you have to be both open and honest with him as he is not a mind reader and he is their to help and he knows what to do i hope you feel better soon and remember you are not on your own

Answer 9

Maybe its just hormones or something. Talk to your b/f and let him know whats going on.

Answer 10

If I were him I would leave you. You are making the poor man's life miserable and you sound like you are boasting about it.