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Why does my mood fluctuate so much and so quickly

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justagirl72279
justagirl72279

I don't know what to do anymore really. When I think I'm happy it just takes a few moments of doubt to wipe that all away. I'm turning 20 this year and I'd really like to leave a lot of the unhappy thoughts that trouble me behind. I don't know why from age 15 onwards I've spent so much time crying and sad allowing others and even my thoughts to plunge me into periods of great sadness. I tell my parents but they have so many other worries and concerns that I feel these days they might not listen as much as they used to. Even in uni were doing a peice of coursework on friendship and all it's done so far is make me sad. I just dont know anymore. I've booked an appointment to see a welfare advisor at my uni but I feel like cancelling the appointment, do you think I should go or not ?? I'm scared that if I go in the midst of a lot of coursework and things I can't afford to break down now and I don't really have any friend to discuss these feelings with. Any help or advice would be great

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  • molly8693
    molly8693 justagirl72279

    Posted

    Hi there,

    I think you better keep up your appointment with the welfare adviser.  There must be plenty of other students who go through a similar situation.  Talking therapy one to one or group therapy does make a difference.

    Try some herbal medication before starting on antidepressants.  I have been on antidepressants all my life and wouldn't recommend them. I am no free of them but I have learned to cope better with my mood swings.  My daughter is a student like you and is unfortunately on antidepressants.  The talking thereapy helped her more and is now learning to manage better.  I hope she will decide to stop them one day.

    Most people don't need antidepressants or far too many people use them unnecessarily and drug companies are thriving on making people dependent.

    Many young people suffer from depression but there are ways out of it.

    Going for a run or practising a sport can also improve your mood.

    The best way to look for help is talking therapy and it is good there is a welfare advisor in your uni.

    Let us know how you are doing.

    I think of you 

    Molly UK

    • justagirl72279
      justagirl72279 molly8693

      Posted

      Hi.

      Thank you, yeah I think I will still go

      I don't want to end up having to take antidepressants but I hope talking to someone will help.

      I did when I was in boarding school and I thought it helped but I faced different problems at uni so I guess maybe it didn't

      Thanks for your support I appreciate it. I hope things work out for you too 😊x

    • molly8693
      molly8693 justagirl72279

      Posted

      I am glad you decided to have a talking therapy/ counseling.

      Saying aloud what goes inside our head help us figure out better what is the problem and find ways to cope with it.  All of us have issues of some sort and it is smart to acknowledge it. The ones they claim they don't are the ones with the most serious ones. 

      I am also glad you are sharing in this forum with people who can understand.  

      My moods are still up and down.  I guess there will always be but

      I am not overwhelmed by them as I used to and cope without

      antidepressants.  They create such dependancey and they don't treat

      you.  

      Wish you all the best in your studies and hope you will find a good

      counselor to give you the support you need.

      And always remember to take good care of yourself,

      Hug :-) x

  • kenz43
    kenz43 justagirl72279

    Posted

    I think you should keep your appointment. Speaking with someone that may have more insight on the matter can help more than hurt. I too have battled with anxiety and depression most of my life. It's a lonely world. I've spent my life stuck in my own head. I seem to be happy to the world but inside I'm totured with feelings of sadness and despair. Get the help you need. You won't regret it.

    • justagirl72279
      justagirl72279 kenz43

      Posted

      Thank you for your advice. I think I will keep the appointment. I think I'm just scared of uncovering too many worries at once but I guess I won't know till I go.

      Thank you x

    • kenz43
      kenz43 justagirl72279

      Posted

      I understand your fears. I guess my question would be would you feel better not understanding why you're feeling anxious and depressed? I would want to know why and what I'm going through so that I can get a better hold of it all. Best of luck! I'm looking forward to my own talk therapy. I'll keep you informed 🙂

    • justagirl72279
      justagirl72279 kenz43

      Posted

      I guess because I have a lot of uni work and things. I don't want to distract myself when this semester my grades really really matter to me but that also sounds kind of silly because the bad thoughts are probably distracting me already. I hope your talk therapy goes well and yes please do keep me informed !?

    • kenz43
      kenz43 justagirl72279

      Posted

      I don't know you but I'm proud of you for taking your education seriously. I'm even prouder of you for taking your emotional health seriously. Please let me know how your appointment goes.

    • justagirl72279
      justagirl72279 kenz43

      Posted

      Thank you! You're words mean a lot. I used to feel really alone when talking about such things but since coming on this website I don't feel as alone anymore.I hope things for well for you too and that you have my support in the sane way you supported me

      X

    • kenz43
      kenz43 justagirl72279

      Posted

      Lol! Thank you for your support as well! Sometimes I feel like I'm too deep or scary when I try to talk about my feelings. It feels good to share and not feel like you're being judged.

    • justagirl72279
      justagirl72279 kenz43

      Posted

      I totally agree. It's nice to have someone understand what I'm going through. I don't think you were too deep just the right about of depth actually 😄

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