I get severe mood swings every week or so -suicidal?!
Question: I get severe mood swings every week or so -suicidal!?
recovering alcoholic 5 years sober and I can't take it - this s**t happens at least every week or so - then the next week everything is peachy - at times like this I want to buy a gun and blow my brains out - but maybe that's a good reason for a two week waiting period - but then after two weeks maybe I'll be back on a low - but during normal weeks it's absurd to even thing aboukWww@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
It's possible that you may have rapid cycling bipolar disorder!. See bipolar disorder, at ezy build, below, in section 10, and take the quiz, if unsure, and if the results are positive, ensure you get an expert diagnosis from a mental health professional, not doctors, who are much better dealing with physical ailments, and don't diagnose complex disorders like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and borderline personality disorder often enough to develop any real expertise!.
Bipolar disorder usually involves major mood swings, which occur without apparent cause, and often over many months, or a matter of years, rather than days, as with most people (unless rapid cycling)!. I'd take 4 Omega 3 fish oil supplements daily, replacing 2 of them with cod liver oil supplements in the winter months, (or, as probably a better alternative to the 2 cod liver oil supplements: 1 teaspoonful of cod liver oil, with a little butter, to ensure its use; I take mine on sourdough rye bread, or toast, covered with fishpaste, and pepper, to mask the strong taste)!. Those people who receive adequate exposure to sunlight, daily, won't need the vitamin D from cod liver oil, but many people, particularly those in latitudes far from the equator, find this difficult, to achieve!.
If you decide to use allopathy, (modern Western medicine) I recommend trying Lithium Carbonate, or Lithium Citrate!. (regular tests are necessary, for these) before trying the other mood stabilisers, but if you aren't good at taking medications regularly, drinking adequate water, and keeping up your salt intake, something else, such as Lamictal, may suit you better!. Check out "lithium" at http://www!.drugs!.com/, and http://crazymeds!.us/ and always research medications first, (read, and keep the labels/information sheets) so you will be aware of the risks, and on the lookout for side effects!. (Personally, if I wasn't bipolar type 1, and didn't experience hallucinations, or serious delusional states, I know I'd first try the orthomolecular, and Omega 3 fish oil supplements, vitamins, minerals; a herbal remedy, such as St!. John's wort, (I am informed that this is no longer available O!.T!.C!. in American stores/pharmacies, but you may be able to get it on prescription, or mail order: see section 55, at ezy build) and a mostly raw food diet, for several months!. I'd aso eat in accordance with my "nutritional type"!. Enter that term in the searchbar at http://www!.mercola!.com/
If not considerably improved, after several months, consult your primary mental health care provider: you may be one of those who need medications to prevent this progressive illness from getting even worse!. If bipolar type 1, an antipsychotic medication may also be needed!. Everyone should take the Omega 3 supplements, or preferably "krill oil" for its other health benefits: use the searchbar at http://www!.mercola!.com/ !. Some people refuse medication, using supplements, and a selective, mostly raw food diet (I do not recommended trying this, if bipolar 1, unless you aren't troubled by hallucinations, or delusional states)!.
Maintain the treatments for the depressive phase, in section 2, at: http://www!.ezy-build!.net!.nz/~shaneris Some topics in section 10 include: treating bipolar disorder with supplements, vitamins, minerals, and herbal remedies!. As with all medications, there are risks, and the possibility of side effects, which is why I inform people of the alternatives, to see if they can cope sufficiently well, without resorting to medications!. Don't use medications and supplements together, without medical advice, except for Omega 3, which is safe, anytime!. It is not unknown for those discontinuing medication, and trying the alternative treatments, (which are not quick to work) to lose their jobs, because of unacceptable behavio(u)r, so I'd start 1 week before vacation, and closely monitor the situation, and use medical advice!. (The following is a variant of EMDR therapy, which has been used successfully for those people suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, insomnia, and anxiety: it is easily learned, quick to use, yet can be very effective!. It is easy to be dismissive of such a seemingly unusual technique, but give it a good tryout, for at least a few weeks, to see if it is effective in your case!.)!. Prior to using either of the methods in the above paragraph, first sit comfortably, and take a deep breath!. Then, without moving your head, move your eyes from the left, to the right, and back again, taking around a second to do so (say: "a thousand and one": this takes approximately a second)!. Repeat this procedure (without the words, although you can count, subvocally, if you like) 20 times!. Then close your eyes and relax!. Become aware of any tension or discomfort you feel!.
Then open your eyes, and take another deep breath, and repeat step one, closing your eyes, and relaxing afterwards, in the same manner!. Then, repeat the procedure one last time!. Some people may find that this is all they need do!. With experience, you may find that you can practise this in public, with your eyes closed, which greatly widens the window of opportunity for its use, and avoids attracting unwanted attention!. I have found that the 2 - 3 minutes spent using the EMDR markedly reduces distractions to the relaxation process, and is repaid many times over!. Alcohol is addressed in section 52: contact them, or your support group, at those times and check out http://www!.coolnurse!.com/hotline!.htm (US freecalls)!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Bipolar disorder usually involves major mood swings, which occur without apparent cause, and often over many months, or a matter of years, rather than days, as with most people (unless rapid cycling)!. I'd take 4 Omega 3 fish oil supplements daily, replacing 2 of them with cod liver oil supplements in the winter months, (or, as probably a better alternative to the 2 cod liver oil supplements: 1 teaspoonful of cod liver oil, with a little butter, to ensure its use; I take mine on sourdough rye bread, or toast, covered with fishpaste, and pepper, to mask the strong taste)!. Those people who receive adequate exposure to sunlight, daily, won't need the vitamin D from cod liver oil, but many people, particularly those in latitudes far from the equator, find this difficult, to achieve!.
If you decide to use allopathy, (modern Western medicine) I recommend trying Lithium Carbonate, or Lithium Citrate!. (regular tests are necessary, for these) before trying the other mood stabilisers, but if you aren't good at taking medications regularly, drinking adequate water, and keeping up your salt intake, something else, such as Lamictal, may suit you better!. Check out "lithium" at http://www!.drugs!.com/, and http://crazymeds!.us/ and always research medications first, (read, and keep the labels/information sheets) so you will be aware of the risks, and on the lookout for side effects!. (Personally, if I wasn't bipolar type 1, and didn't experience hallucinations, or serious delusional states, I know I'd first try the orthomolecular, and Omega 3 fish oil supplements, vitamins, minerals; a herbal remedy, such as St!. John's wort, (I am informed that this is no longer available O!.T!.C!. in American stores/pharmacies, but you may be able to get it on prescription, or mail order: see section 55, at ezy build) and a mostly raw food diet, for several months!. I'd aso eat in accordance with my "nutritional type"!. Enter that term in the searchbar at http://www!.mercola!.com/
If not considerably improved, after several months, consult your primary mental health care provider: you may be one of those who need medications to prevent this progressive illness from getting even worse!. If bipolar type 1, an antipsychotic medication may also be needed!. Everyone should take the Omega 3 supplements, or preferably "krill oil" for its other health benefits: use the searchbar at http://www!.mercola!.com/ !. Some people refuse medication, using supplements, and a selective, mostly raw food diet (I do not recommended trying this, if bipolar 1, unless you aren't troubled by hallucinations, or delusional states)!.
Maintain the treatments for the depressive phase, in section 2, at: http://www!.ezy-build!.net!.nz/~shaneris Some topics in section 10 include: treating bipolar disorder with supplements, vitamins, minerals, and herbal remedies!. As with all medications, there are risks, and the possibility of side effects, which is why I inform people of the alternatives, to see if they can cope sufficiently well, without resorting to medications!. Don't use medications and supplements together, without medical advice, except for Omega 3, which is safe, anytime!. It is not unknown for those discontinuing medication, and trying the alternative treatments, (which are not quick to work) to lose their jobs, because of unacceptable behavio(u)r, so I'd start 1 week before vacation, and closely monitor the situation, and use medical advice!. (The following is a variant of EMDR therapy, which has been used successfully for those people suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, insomnia, and anxiety: it is easily learned, quick to use, yet can be very effective!. It is easy to be dismissive of such a seemingly unusual technique, but give it a good tryout, for at least a few weeks, to see if it is effective in your case!.)!. Prior to using either of the methods in the above paragraph, first sit comfortably, and take a deep breath!. Then, without moving your head, move your eyes from the left, to the right, and back again, taking around a second to do so (say: "a thousand and one": this takes approximately a second)!. Repeat this procedure (without the words, although you can count, subvocally, if you like) 20 times!. Then close your eyes and relax!. Become aware of any tension or discomfort you feel!.
Then open your eyes, and take another deep breath, and repeat step one, closing your eyes, and relaxing afterwards, in the same manner!. Then, repeat the procedure one last time!. Some people may find that this is all they need do!. With experience, you may find that you can practise this in public, with your eyes closed, which greatly widens the window of opportunity for its use, and avoids attracting unwanted attention!. I have found that the 2 - 3 minutes spent using the EMDR markedly reduces distractions to the relaxation process, and is repaid many times over!. Alcohol is addressed in section 52: contact them, or your support group, at those times and check out http://www!.coolnurse!.com/hotline!.htm (US freecalls)!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I came off a 10 year zanax habit!. Please believe me you will make it!. I prayed ALOT!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
What support are you actually getting honey!? because you need some support, someone to talk to!. I've been in the deepest darkest corners of my life and wouldnt wish it on my worst enemy but believe me there is a light at the end of the tunnel, but you're not gonna find it on your own, you need someone to help you through this!. Ending your life wont solve anything honey, think of the devastation you will leave behind, for a start you are here, writing this post, so in my eyes thats a very big step forward! When you are low you need to remember that this feeling wont last forever, it will pass and it will return but you can get through it, I am speaking from experience so I know and feel exactly what you are feeling! You say in normal weeks that ending your life seems absurd to even think about, you have to focus on that feeling, make a list of everything that makes you happy, all the things you have to live for, and when this low period comes, take a look!
Why dont you go and see your doctor, I know alot of people are against antidepressants but believe me, they saved my life along with support from family!. I know that when you are low you dont want to talk to anyone, you dont want to be around anyone but being on your own isnt what you want either, you can fight this, and you can win but please please please dont try and do it alone, talk to somebody and if you need me then shout! Thinking of you!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Why dont you go and see your doctor, I know alot of people are against antidepressants but believe me, they saved my life along with support from family!. I know that when you are low you dont want to talk to anyone, you dont want to be around anyone but being on your own isnt what you want either, you can fight this, and you can win but please please please dont try and do it alone, talk to somebody and if you need me then shout! Thinking of you!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Sounds like you need to sit down and count your blessings!.A good idea is to write down all the wonderful beautiful things in your life!.It could be flowers growing in your front yard,children,your relatives,a pet!.In your minds eye remember a happy time like a concert, Disney world,a vacation,your cousins wedding,etc!.!.!. Now meditate close your eyes and lay yourself down concentrating on your happy time or place!. As your concentrating let your body relax think about each section of your body start with your head and work your way down tell yourself each part of your body is getting heavy say this over and over again until your body actually responds now as you do this if you get distracted go back to your happy time or place!.Breath in through your nose out through you mouth!.You will find yourself refreshed!.Things will seam clearer and easier for you!. Life hard and things can make everything seam impossible but if you count your blessings and not let your mood swing take over you will feel better!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You should try going to the psychotherapist they can help you feel better and help you find positive ways to deal with your problems rather than wanting to kill yourself!. You shouldn't ever want to kill yourself you were put here for a reason you just got to find out what it is!. Try doing a hobby, reading a new book, writing a novel or playing sports, playing games, hanging outside, relaxing, gardening, camping, hanging with friends or family, talking out your problems, etc!. any positive things that makes you happy you should do it often to stay happy!. Try doing stuff that keep your mind off things that makes you sad or mad!. Trying going here http://www!.suicidepreventionlifeline!.org!.!.!. they are there to help people whom are suicidal so every time you are feel down just go to this site and call them so you'll always have someone to talk to when you are having a crisis!. But remember to never try to kill yourself there is alway someone whom love you and whom will miss you very much if you do so don't try to ever to kill yourself ever!. You are a remarkable person and you shouldn't try to end it now!. Live your life to the full and the way you want too!. Just keep going on, you been through too much to give up now!.Www@Answer-Health@Com