Why does my mood go from one extreme to another?

Question by henry315_ny: Why does my mood go from one extreme to another?
Is this a condition with a medical name I can research? The problem is I go into a rage – not just anger – but rage. Then, a minute or two later, I feel terrible that I did not even make an effort to control myself and the guilt of it all makes me very depressed. The swings don’t exactly happen continuously throughout the day but they do happen enough in one day so that I wonder if it might be something I need medication for.

I thought some of it may have been related to alcohol but I haven’t had anything to drink in six weeks.

I keep saying terrible things that I later deeply regret and that bring me down in a big way. But an hour or so later, the memory of it will not help to keep me from throwing another fit and saying and doing more things I will regret.

It’s rage and destruction followed by calm, reasoning and deep regrets. Then, more rage and destruction followed by calm, reasoning and deep regrets and the frustration of never seeing myself making any improvements.

I desperately want (and need) to leave this behind for good but I feel like whatever this is has a grip on me for life.

Is there anybody out there with some knowledge in this field that can share some useful information besides the old “get help”?

Thank you, in advance, very much for your time:)

Best answer:

Answer by Winnie
Do you possibly have a chemical imbalance? Maybe you have bipolar disorder (please don’t take offense)? You should talk to a doctor about it. You may just need to talk to someone. A mild antideppressant could help you, but you will have to get a prescription from a doctor. I hope you feel better, and just try to take deep breaths and meditate before you do something that you know you will regret later. I think there are a lot of people out there who have similar issues. You are not alone.

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