Emotion Management

[HimeChan13]

I believe there is something seriously wrong with my emotions. They are often out of control and incredibly srtong. When I get angry or hurt mentally, I just want to destroy everything around me and scream. When I am happy, well, that is rare, but I feel euphoric. I try to be an open minded person and I thought that might help my mood swings, but I still get hurt the exact same way as before. I just feel like giving up hope and let my emotions run free and stop caring who it will effect. I feel kind of desperate to just run away and get somewhere else to start a new life. I can't stand my own skin anymore... I don't feel quite good enough.

So, any thoughts? Maybe some way to help?

[Chibibug]

Maybe you should see a doctor about this…? That would really be the safest bet. They might be able to give you a better idea what is going on and how to treat it.

[Demitrichan]

I agree with Chibibug see a professional. Going from on extreme to the other can be dangerous.

[Ryzorian]

Yes, I suggest a doctor as well, wild mood swings sound like the mental condition, "Bi-Polar" wich can be very serious. They have medicines that even out the wild pendulem swings.

[Demitrichan]

I was thinking it sounded like bi-polar but I didn't want to offended anyone.
Hm, maybe I'm just weird.
It could just as easily just be depression though.
Yet that is still serious.

[Ryzorian]

I had a cousin who was Bi polar...I say "had" because his parents where out of town when he ran out of meds and he had shot himself time they got back.
It's not something to be "offended" about anymore than someone haveing any other disease is, it can be treated.

Depression can be like that as well though sometimes that can be caused by a dietary imbalance.

Either way, the person should get it checked.

[dogsbody70]

what about getting a punchbag or do someting energetic


like training for a marathon or doing work for the elderly such as gardening,

hard physical work can exhaust you. do something positive with your anger something useful, cycle, do something that will tire you out.

maybe its simple frustration. doesn't have to be bi polar.

we all get emotional at times for various reasons, i had pmt and heaven help anyone who spoke to me. i was dreadfully out of control.

i pummel cushions--but sport is a great way to use up[ that energy

[Aniki]

I see somebody has Incredible Hulk for a dad.

[Ghap]

Family and friends.

Talk to them if you need too.

[RobinMask]

Originally Posted by dogsbody70

what about getting a punchbag or do someting energetic

That's actually an excellent suggestion. Excercise releases endorphins, which can help to lift one's mood. It also provides a distraction from any problems you may at the time be facing, and/or give you time to think of a solution. Pounding a cushion - as Dogs said - or even scream therapy, where you find a quiet place and scream into a pillow, could be a good release for you too.

I will still strongly suggest seeing a professional as well though. If it is bipolar disorder - whether type I or type II - then it won't go away on its own, and like others have said can be dangerous if left untreated. Bipolar isn't related to endorphins or serotonin (low serontonin being the cause of normal depression), its related to a salt imbalance within the brain, and this can only really be solved by meds. It is possible to not need the meds, and to rely on therapy and coping mechanisms, but that would be something you'd have to discuss with a doctor if you have it. I doubt any of us are doctors and no one can tell you what's wrong just through one post.

Like Ghap said to: talk to people. You'd be surprised how well talking can help I hope you find peace soon, in any case.