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How to deal with my constant mood swings?

Discussion in 'General Support and Advice' started by Inkeh, Apr 3, 2013.

  1. Inkeh

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    I easily get moody over everything and I'm sure how to cope with it. I basically just get easily discouraged about my life in general... like how I feel like I cant make any friends at my college or anywhere in general, how Im lazy with my grades when I know I could be a lot better with them, how I cant find a part timr job at all, cant speak for myself or just talk in general when Im around groups of people, how much of a pushoverI can be, how one little thing can easily make me moody and depressed, how Im going to graduate and probably never find a job with my major, how I have to deal with coming out to my family and deal with their irrational expectations for me, etc.

    I know these are stupid things to complain about but I get so depressed sometimes just reevaluating my life. Im just wondering whenever I get in my moods, how can I deal with and pick myself back up?
     
  2. Winfield

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    not sure if im helping here...

    but when i get moody... i always feel like punching something... so ive got this punching bag at home when ever im angry or depressed bout something... i go hard out on the puncing bag.. or i take it out at the gym...

    (its a good work out too)

    it helps me.. i know its not for everyone but thought id let ya know what i do ...
     
  3. TraceElement

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    I suggest that you go see a counselor or a therapist. The college should have a counseling service for low or no cost. They can work with you on coping stratagies and intrapersonal relationships. I saw a therapist for a year or so, and she helped alot.
     
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    Are you a moody person, or do you have a disorder, such as bipolar? If you are bipolar or think you might be, you need to get help and get meds. I am not a pill pusher for a lot of things, but I am for mood disorders. You can't control it!