I'm 22 years old and I've suffered with severe emotional...

Question by Sarah
Submitted on 8/12/2003
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I'm 22 years old and I've suffered with severe emotional distress and mood swings my entire life. One day I'm beyond happy and the next day I’m practically suicidal. I've never really understood why this is but I need help taking control of this problem because it's not only effecting me, but my friendships, my family, the currently relationship I’m in, my job and my livelihood. Currently I’m experiencing extreme frustration to the point where I have road rage, I ripped the shower curtain down this morning because it wouldn’t open fast enough, the voicemail on my cell phone wasn't my boyfriend calling me back with emotional support so I threw the phone out the window and onto the highway.... this list goes on. To give you an idea of how often it changes, this last weekend I cried for two days straight. I cried myself into exhaustion and what I can’t seem to understand is what was so sad. My life is good right now, what was there to cry about? Yet, the tears streamed down my face in a constant flow. Needless to say I’m at a loss. I don't know what to do or where to turn, I just know that I need answers and I need to understand. I don't want to live my life on this emotional roller coaster. Please help.

Answer by troubled caveman
Submitted on 2/28/2006
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i dont have an answer, just looking at myself and hearing bits and peices that i relate to like on a parallel, otherwise am in the same boat, mood swings, suicide and masturbation are interchangeable thoughts, except i've been living like this for man a while now. am pretty sure that i havent had a day without this secret me shining thru somehow since a while back. Am using marijuana heavily, that helps sometimes, sometimes i just sleep, heck sometimes i just masturbate. and i mean am like well not unattractive, am just not getting out much, otherwise ive always had a girl outgoing, i have good friends, i even have friends over seas like amazing ones. I study hardish (ahem) but um gosh i don't want to believe that i don't know cause well i bet i could figure it out to save my life, but lately , man i wanna skip this phase, i wanna get over sh** and its getting me seriously down.

Answer by Sam
Submitted on 3/25/2007
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Get a strong moral and spiritual life!!! Be consistent in how you do things...Am 22 years old too and I know first hand how you feel, but remember its at this age and time that you decide how your life will be, what kind of a parent you will be and generally how fruitful and how successful you will be. Suicidal!! Thats quite normal for us human beings to feel that way when we are frustrated and have no one to turn to. But please understand that suicide will never solve anything, it is not a solution now and has never been a solution ever. Am not perfect myself, but I have learnt our attitude towards life depends on how we view it. DO not let situations and feelings control your life. If you do, you just let life "live" you. Live life!!! Life is not all fun... my address is kingnyamz@yahoo.com. You can chat with me through it...or e-mail me..Take care ok?

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Answer by phil
Submitted on 8/13/2003
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Hi Sarah, I know somewhat how you feel. I've also dated someone for 6 yrs who seems to be afflicted by very similar symptoms, so I have an idea of what you're going through. I'd be willing to listen/talk if I could get in touch with you... Phil

Answer by tom
Submitted on 10/25/2003
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The symptoms you describe are consistent with bipolar disorder (aka manic depression). Experiencing abrupt mood changes over a fairly short period is known as "rapid cycling." It's also possible that you are suffering from another form of depression or another mood disorder. Best advice would be to see a psychiatrist for an assessment and appropriate therapy. There are good meds out there now, so don't despair.

Answer by Help
Submitted on 12/13/2003
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I believe I have some form of mental disorder. I cry at the drop of the hat. I become easily frustrated. I love my life. I have a wonderful job and I love my family. My wife and son make me who I am are who I live for. I need answers.

Answer by vanna
Submitted on 1/21/2004
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i'm10 years old i need a cell phone my mom said i can get that is why i trying to win a cellphone

Answer by razortongue9000
Submitted on 4/29/2006
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Its possible that you don't have a mood disorder, but a personality disorder. Borderline personality disorder magnifies the stresses of relationships by magnifying their importance and disproportionating your emotional response to the actions of others, especially those who are close to you. If they get close, you might suddenly hate them because of intense, uncontrollable fear of engulfment and/or the transverse fear of abandonment. This is of course a bunch of psychological bullcrap... I hate psychology. I wish I knew more about whats up with you so I could treat you like a person instead of a miniature case study. ::shrugs:: (aim&yahoo=razortongue9000)

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