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Depression and mood swings

Mem3
Mem3
One of the biggest battles for me when the depression is strong is the mood swings. I can become very irritible and overreact to the littlest things. I hate it because it isn't just affecting me, my daughter doesn't want her friends over. Although to be fair to myself, I try to warn her when the mood swings are most likely to take place. I know that it is hurting her and me, so my next step is trying to manage mood swings.
BlueYonderDreams
BlueYonderDreams
Good luck at managing your mood swings. With perseverance I am sure you will get them under control.
mystie
mystie
I have pretty drastic mood swings sometimes constantly in a day, but I am also borderline personality disorder which can also create them.
I find it hard to stop myself. Maybe read some info on mood swings and how you can manage them?
etherize
etherize
That happens to me, too, and I hate it. I find if I get my anxiety under control, it really helps tame the irritability.

Good luck!
Mem3
Mem3
It has gotten better this week because I am making a conscious effort to notice when I am starting to get irritated. I also am starting a mindfulness meditation which helps to center me....finding a quiet time and place is a bit of a challenge in an apartment complex, but it's important for me to learn to go with the moment and accept it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have horrible mood swings also. They have gotten a little better since I reduced one of the meds I was taking for pain...Neurotin. It works on nerve endings, so when I told my doc he said it made since. If you take other meds you may want to ask about that. Also, I went for my yearly and asjed them to check my hormone level and found out I am going through menapouse...so that is part of my priblem also. Hope this helps.
gramybear
gramybear
What you go through seems to be very common with those of us with severe depression. Keep hanging in there and know we are here to support you. Hugs GB
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