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Differing behavior
Hello doctors. I have mood swings, I guess? Most of the time, I dont even realize the shift, but it definitely exists. There are days when I feel like a God, massive ego, laughing and happy for no apparent reason. Like happiness becomes my neutral mood, instead of actual neutrality. I remember saying things like "Life has no bad days, just average days" in one of these "happy" months. But then suddenly, life is the worst, I have no interest in anything, anything I pick up and pursue, I lose interest in it after a few days, I dont feel well, I get extremely low self esteem, where the smallest comment will have me crying for hours, and then thinking about it for days.
How do I deal with these mood swings? Im currently going through the sadder phase of my life. A little background- I have PCOD, a general physician gave me anxiety medicines once because of my symptoms, the main symptom was constant lightheadedness.
Something upsetting happened day before yesterday, I have migraines too
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Rather than being minor mood swings, you seem to be describing two extremes of moods. It is very tough to adjust in these two extremes and to remain constantly in one or other is even more distressing. It can be Bipolar Disorder also(proper assessment needed). Also if for anxiety any kind of antidepressants were given then maybe those episodes with elevated mood were a side effect. Proper assessment is needed and you don't have to go through this alone. I provide online consultation and therapy support you can contact me for detailed evaluation and management plan.
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The severe shifts between feeling "like a God" and extreme lows could resemble cyclic mood patterns. It is crucial to address these changes alongside your PCOD and current medications.
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Consult Dr. Rupali Mohbe, an expert clinical psychologist practicing at BIRDY ME, located at 208, CENTRAL, Sangath IPL, Motera, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Book an online or offline appointment per your comfort.
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Your symptoms need a detailed psychiatric evaluation, as recurrent periods of elevated mood alternating with low mood may have several causes, including bipolar spectrum disorders, depression, personality-related difficulties, or medical conditions like PCOS. A diagnosis cannot be made based on symptoms alone.
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Please consult a psychiatrist for a comprehensive assessment before starting or changing any medication.
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If you develop thoughts of self-harm, risky behavior, or severe mood changes, seek urgent psychiatric care immediately.
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What you're describing â swinging between periods of elevated mood and then low depressive phases â sounds like cyclothymia or Bipolar II. This isn't just mood swings, it's a recognized condition that responds well to treatment. You don't have to manage this alone.
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See a psychiatrist â not just a counsellor. A proper evaluation will clarify the diagnosis and treatment. Don't self-medicate. Consult me on Practo and I can guide you to the right specialist.
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I can understand that you are stressed about your problem and as you described these appear to be more than just minor fluctuations but from a management point of view you need proper assessment.
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Hi, how are you? Thanks for reaching out. What you’re describing sounds more than just ordinary mood swings, especially because there are prolonged phases of unusually high confidence, happiness and ego, followed by phases of low mood, loss of interest and extreme sensitivity. Hormonal factors like PCOD can affect mood, but I would not blame everything on hormones or anxiety without properly understanding your mood pattern.
Please start tracking your mood, sleep, energy and impulsivity daily. A proper psychological and psychiatric assessment would be helpful to rule out a mood disorder or bipolar-spectrum pattern. Don’t self-diagnose, but don’t ignore these shifts either.
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Dr. Indraja Sharma
Neuropsychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Kota
The symptoms could suggest a mood disorder (such as bipolar spectrum), but they aren't enough to diagnose. A detailed psychiatric assessment is recommended. Meanwhile, maintain regular sleep, avoid alcohol/drugs, track your mood, and seek urgent help if you develop suicidal thoughts or risky behavior.
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