just wondering...

does anyone elses moods change on a dime?
ive been seriously suicidal the last 3 or 4 days and been knocking myself out with pills to escape it so i dont do anything permanent - and yet this afternoon ' BAM' i feel quite a lot better......no suicidal thoughts, no desire to drug myself to escape and even laughter....im certainly not complaining - this is great - but is this normal? (as normal as things get, when one is in the grasp of mental illness) my moods can change literaly in a minute....its quite confusing?? is this a common theme with anyone else?

ohhhhhh yes i know that feeling
ive been in a black hole for the last wee while-went to bed this afternoon half an hour later im on top of the world ,motivated, aplying for jobs etc-im enjoying it while it lasts coz it could go (as you say) BAM and ill be depressed again. my moods change more often than my socks

it's like a slap in the face isn't it?

Hey there

I can relate to your post so much , my mood goes up and down through out the day. I have also in the past few days had a couple of 'moments' and had to take some zop to sleep it away - but i also took steps and informed my support person this morning when she checked in. At the peak of these 'moments' i hold on to Molly and think i can't leave you here alone...not fair to do this to you.....she is my lifesaver...

I have more control of 'those moments' where as in the past i would act on them.

It is best to let someone know so they can guide and support you.

Take care imstillstanding, BTW - my support person is from bipolar network...they also help/support individuals with any type of mental un-wellness.

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