For the longest time I've had bad mood swings. At times, usually for days and up to weeks, I'm happy. Just normal. When bad things happen, I go with it. I enjoy the company of friends and family and life is good.
When I hit a valley in my mood swings, I don't get angry, but sad - completely and incurably sad. My outlook on things is dark, few things make me genuinely laugh, and I find myself becoming extremely suspicious and jealous of people I know. Usually I feel like I have a reason to be sad but later I realize it's completely ridiculous. Loud noises and bright lights also bug me when I'm in a valley.
I've never been diagnosed with anything. Healthwise, physically and mentally, I'm fairly normal. I am in seminar, and I understand seminar minds are thought to work differently from others.
I've never noticed anyone else having similar mood swings. Could this possibly be an extremely mild form of bipolar disorder, or is that impossible? What might it be?
No sarcastic answers, please. I'm not educated on the subject, but I'd love some ideas before I seek a professional.
When I hit a valley in my mood swings, I don't get angry, but sad - completely and incurably sad. My outlook on things is dark, few things make me genuinely laugh, and I find myself becoming extremely suspicious and jealous of people I know. Usually I feel like I have a reason to be sad but later I realize it's completely ridiculous. Loud noises and bright lights also bug me when I'm in a valley.
I've never been diagnosed with anything. Healthwise, physically and mentally, I'm fairly normal. I am in seminar, and I understand seminar minds are thought to work differently from others.
I've never noticed anyone else having similar mood swings. Could this possibly be an extremely mild form of bipolar disorder, or is that impossible? What might it be?
No sarcastic answers, please. I'm not educated on the subject, but I'd love some ideas before I seek a professional.