How often is "normal"?!
Question:
How often is "normal"?
i'm 15 and i was wondering how ofte a normal teenager (in a vague sense of course..) got moodswings. bc i just want to make sure i'm not bipolar or anything because my mood changes say at 5 pm (b4 that i'm happy ) then until 7 pm i'm so irritable and sad and depressed..is it normal would you say?
Answers:
How long have you been having mood swings? (Bipolar is not associated with daily mood swings, but long periods of feeling great followed by extreme depression).
That doesn't mean you don't have a mood disorder though.
The first thing to do is see your doctor for tests to rule out thyroid problems (causes mood problems that you describe), and a depression screening.
If that doesn't help, see a psychiatrist and/or a counselor. They can help you with your problem also.
I would say you are a 'normal' teenager who is having trouble controlling her moods. There is help available.