I know I have severe psychological problems. My depression alternates. Sometimes I will feel very anxious and I will do strange things, like spend hours downloading pornography and then feel guilt-ridden and want to slit my writs. Another thing, I will want to go get in a fight because I will feel so full of energy. I do things like that to make me happy. It ends up making me feel worse, even suicidal. And then a few hours later I will feel happy and I will be joking around again and then I will switch to being depressed again, wanting to cut my wrists. I am tired of feeling happy one minute and then majorly depressed the next and being in despair. I don\\\\\\\'t know what is wrong with me. I have a history of drug and alcohol abuse to self-medicate. Last week I got so depressed I drank and got alcohol poisoning and ended up in the ER. Does anyone suggest anything?
2007-06-16 05:58:24 · 11 answers · asked by Zack W 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
See a therapist or look into rehab. Talk to someone you can trust and find out what you can do. You probally will be prescribed medications but you have to act fast before you end up killing yourself.
Good luck.
2007-06-16 06:02:44 · answer #1 · answered by dhk414 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honey it sounds a lot like your suffering from my condition. i have bipolar 1, but your swings seem a little faster then mmine, there known as rapid cyclng where you switch moods really fast. ive read some of these answers saing go to rehab-DONT it'll do nothing for you, get yourself to a gp and ask for a referal to a psychiatrist. last september i was slicing away and poping pills up to 20 times a day. now im diagnosed and on the proper meds im running a business and havin a good life. just have someone assess you and i promise you'll be feelin so much better in a month or two. my thoughts are with you i know how hard it can get.
take care of you xxx
2007-06-16 13:22:46 · answer #2 · answered by sarah s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This behavior sounds like me when I was in my early 20's i was like a roller coaster up and down never know what mood i would be in from 1 minute to the next, it was scary as hell. I got help from professionals and I am still getting professional help as i have a chemical imbalance and it is nothing that I asked for and it is a medical problem so i need medication to help me! It took years to find the correct med's and they sometimes stop working so then they need to change them and find new ones for me to try and go from there it is nothing to be embarrassed about it is a chemical imbalance in your brain and no-one really knows what it is caused from. I am not embarrassed from it I am very open about my problem and talk to many people who are younger to let them know they nee not be ashamed of a chemical imbalance that none of us asked for! Try talking to a professional and medications can help if you give them the time and are honest with your Dr's.....I am almost 37 now and I suffer from Manic Bi Polar disorder......
2007-06-16 13:12:07 · answer #3 · answered by Tigerluvr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that sounds a heckuva lot like bipolar disorder. it's characterized by sever mood swings, such as the ones you described. go talk to your doctor or a psychologist about whether or not you are bipolar!
"Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric condition defined by extreme, often inappropriate, and sometimes unpredictable moods. These moods can occur on a spectrum ranging from debilitating depression to unbridled mania. Individuals suffering a bipolar disorder generally experience fluid states of mania, hypomania or what is referred to as a mixed states in concert with clinical depression. These clinical states typically alternate with a normal range of mood, which is termed euthymia. Bipolar disorder can range in severity from a mild annoyance to a serious lifelong disability, and is often difficult to diagnose due to the complex nature of the disorder. It has been suggested that many individuals may go undiagnosed their entire lives
There are many variations of this disorder. Moods can change quickly (4 or more times in one year) or more slowly. In psychiatric terms, this is called rapid cycling or slow cycling, respectively. Ultrarapid cycling, where moods change several times per week (or even day), is very rare, but certainly a real variant of the disorder. These mood patterns are associated with distress and disruption, and a relatively high risk of suicide.[1]
Bipolar disorder is usually treated with medications and/or therapy or counseling."
PLEASE GET HELP!!!
2007-06-16 13:09:53 · answer #4 · answered by Beautiful Disaster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hun, there is nothing "wrong" with you, but you need to contact your local mental heath center and get some help. You need to tell them exactly all you do and feel. There are several possibilities, but your symptoms all point in the direction of a chemical imbalance in your brain that can be treated with medication just like diabetes can be treated with meds. You can feel much better and move on with your life.
2007-06-16 13:06:28 · answer #5 · answered by petra 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After reading your question it frightened me...I feel you need to see a doctor right away and there is no shame in that..as the feelings you are having are not normal and maybe life threatning to you. I know you and your family must worry constantly..please seek help and we all need it at times..I feel you need professional help right away and there is medication and therapy for what you are going thru...You will be in my prayers, never give up and never give in !!
2007-06-16 13:23:21 · answer #6 · answered by angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like your suffering from bipolar disorder. You really need to get on some medication to help you even your moods out.
2007-06-16 13:05:38 · answer #7 · answered by jazsmo18 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should see a doctor. It sounds like bipolar, meds. can help, Good luck, Dont talk about suiside itll just make you dead.
and youll hurt the ones you love, and ruien their lifes, I dont think you really want to hurt your loved ones. Worried for you in Ala.
2007-06-16 13:19:04 · answer #8 · answered by mailbox_5 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak to your doctor and ask for a referal to a psychiatrist.
There is no shame in asking for help.
Make sure that you go to all appointments and that you are completely honest. I know it can be a little hard, but no one is judging you. Promise.
Good luck sweetie.
2007-06-16 13:03:55 · answer #9 · answered by Paramedic Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound bi-polar. I strongly suggest you get evaluated immediately by a trained professional (counselor/therapist) so you won't hurt yourself or others. Why be so miserable? Get some help today, ok?
2007-06-16 13:12:03 · answer #10 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋