I have very rapid mood swings, what's the best way to manage them so no one gets hurt?

I am learning that if I slow down I can change my thoughts, which in turn can change my feelings. Learning to become aware that there is a space between our feelings and our reactions has been really empowering for me. It is tricky at first because the normal old emotional reactions still came into play but the more I practice the more I have control over how my moods affect the people around me.

Mood swings could be caused by something that you have not solved in yourself, best is to find out what triggers this moods swings and deal with them.

Be aware and non judgmental about what you're feeling, mindfulness exercises can help with this. Also know that your emotions cannot control you or your behavior, you can accept what you're feeling but decide how you will act, the fact that you want to work to control your emotions and avoid hurting others is a great first step.

when you get angry walk out. Go to your own place and wait till you calm down. Best to let others know you are in a bad mood which will make it easier for them to understand and let you be.

Communication is often the best tool. Be aware of your mood changes and say things like "right now, I feel angry so I think I should go to another room to calm down" or " at the moment, I feel blue so I think I should not stay alone". The problem with rapid mood swings is that those around you often do not know what happened so talking about it ( how you are feeling, what triggered it, how you'd like to deal with it) makes it easier for the people around you.

Focusing on positive thoughts instead of negatives helps a lot. If any negative thought occurs then come up with a counter positive thought. Another way is to boost your self-esteem. Helping people increases self-esteem. To give a massive boost to your self-esteem, help someone in such a way who cannot repay back your help. You can also try helping your mom in household chores, your father in outdoor stuffs and any other family member. Doing these for some weeks you will start to notice a positive change in you, you will feel more happy and delighted. I have walked this path and hence can say that it is incredibly beneficial.

Rapid mood swings are something many can relate to. While they are common, they aren't pleasant experiences for us and the people around us. I believe, they can affect our relationships a lot. To handle that, I try a whole lot of things like writing journals, distracting myself, painting, drawing, reading, etc. Maintaining journals is an excellent way of keeping a track on your mood swings. Especially when you have trust issues. Talking to someone might help, in the alternate case. Try to go deep into why you are feeling what you are feeling, what makes you feel like that, what are you actually feeling, what do you think the emotion might be, what upsets you, what, according to you, is the reason behind the mood, etc. Try asking a lots of similar questions to yourself and try to answer them in the form of journals, enteries or as a self interview. After the episode, when you reflect back on it, you will com across many things you weren't aware of, about you. Distracting helps a lot if you don't want to talk/think about it. Try grounding techniques, colouring ready made pictures, painting or drawing pictures. You may try reading, listening to music if you aren't a big fan of drawing. Anything that distracts your brain is good enough. You may also try to think of a pleasant experience/moment or someone you are grateful to have in your life. Try to word out a memory where you feel cherished, loved or describe a person you feel blessed to have. If nothing works, you may also try to describe a situation/place/person in as much details as you can.

I should do some research about mood swings and find ways to control myself. By being in control of my mood I will feel stronger and better.

Hello, I can totally relate to you! I think what really helped my mood swings is to look around my surrounding and force myself to find something that I like. I would focus on the object and tell myself that everything will be ok. Sounds dumb but it actually helps a lot! You could also bring a mini pack of your favourite treats with you wherever you go. View the treat as the source of happiness so that when you’re feeling low, just eat something from the pack to make you feel better :) If you find these tips to be helpful, we could chat and you could update me on your progress!

It's easier said than done. However, if you want to manage your emotions better...you should always find a solution to a problem before you react with emotion.