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Mikey..

I have swings like that a lot. One minute Im happy, next Im falling. Mine can be set off by someone saying the wrong thing, or as simple as me taking it the wrong way. Hang in there Hun, as its not always bad. Glad to hear that you got out and about and had a good time for a change. My shrink put me on meds for it, but they did nothing for me. So here I am. Swinging LES.

Take care Mate,
Love Lesleyxxxx

Written by lesleyk, 22. Jun 2008 11:45 PM

Mikey

Yes i got such mood swings... still get them a bit but on lithium now so it is not quite so bad...

try not to get caught in them .. they will take you for a ride...

take care

rgds
cate

Written by cateblack, 23. Jun 2008 12:57 AM

Hi Mikey,

I get the same way and I think what it's called is coming to a full-stop. Like we get so busied up and then all of a sudden its quiet and thats okay, but it tends to make you feel a bit restless hey? It does for me anyhow.

I dont think it's so much as a mood swing, but just a natural process of slowing down getting ready for the next week of work and any adventures that lay ahead.

I think we have a time to play and a time to work and sometimes when we have had such a great time playing, we dont want it to stop and the thought of it stopping and having to go back to work... well that aint much fun...lol!

Maybe try to just take it as you winding down from a very busy fun weekend Mike...

Take care of yourself mate

warm regards :) and hugs

Written by cherry1, 23. Jun 2008 01:18 AM

Hi Mikey

Perhaps you are just tired from all that fun!

I know i wear down quite quickly - i wish I were more like that little, pink energizer bunny! LOL

Take it easy and catch up on some rest, just to restore your energy levels.

Take care

Dolly x

Written by Deleted_User, 23. Jun 2008 02:42 PM

I get that when I've been with other people, then I go home and I'm alone again. All I can suggest is that you avoid wallowing in it. Just get on with doing something.

Written by TerryN, 23. Jun 2008 03:08 PM

Hi,

YES I can completely relate to this!

I almost always felt bad after a weekend of socialising. I would be hysterically happy with friends, laughing and smiling and laughing some more. My feelings were sincere but when I got home, alone, I felt sad agins almost straight away.

I want you to know that this is normal. Also the mood swings don't always have to be so extreme over the past few months I have manage to go out with friends and savour that joy. How? well I have accepted and embrace being single. I have made sure I keep myself busy with fun activities I can enjoy doing with my friends, I go salsa dancing, I have been doing gardening and when my herbs sprout from the seeds I planted it feels so good and I feel content in myself.

Also the reason I think you may feel bad once being alone is that it's easier for negative thoughts to intrude your mind and being alone is when you really need to strat challeging those thoughts. With practise and hope I can tell you the swings can become less intense.

Also it's not normal to feel 100% happy all the time so give yourself a break. Remind your self of the great time you had on the weekend and accept that not all days can be that great thats why we appreciated them even more when they come around.

You are doing well I think you just need to have more self belief that you are coping even though every day is 100% great.

Bluewave
xxoo

Written by bluewave, 23. Jun 2008 06:24 PM