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

This is quite a difficult situation. I also relate with this so I am going to share some tips of mine. Firstly, don't suffer in silence, you need your support network, explain to them how you are feeling and that you are trying to make a change but you need them to be understanding. Speak to a medical professional, they can help you and it is a secure, safe environment to be in to discuss this. I then after that found when I was offered DBT in a group setting that I couldn't go through with it but I purchased the book online that most medical providers use in this type of therapy and I found the book and exercises involved really helped.

When you feel like you could hurt someone take a deep breath. Leave the room and go for a walk alone. Take some time to think. Or take a hot shower to help release stress. Write in a journal how you feel, when you felt that way, and why. Keep track so that way you can avoid those triggers. Talk to people so they can understand. If someone does something that makes your mood change let them know that you don't like it. Find people who understand. Maybe you have a friend or someone you talk to when you need advice or help.

When you have rapid mood swings, you can try to give yourself time to think about what you will say, many times when we have mood swings we do not think about what we will say when we speak, and that can cause us to hurt other people even if we do not want to. , what I do is try to control myself and calm down before speaking. It is a good way to deal with this problem, although we cannot always deal with it, if we can reduce the impact it has on us, not hurting other people with what we say.

Its ok to have mood swings. If it is causing issues, then it needs attention. There are multiple ways in which mood swings can be addressed: 1. Meditation - Helps calm mind. Practicing meditation can help to reduce the frequency and intensity of mood swings. 2. Deep breathing - Helps in increasing the oxygen availability and better blood circulation. This can help relax. 3. Talk to a trusted person - Vent out. When one faces abrupt mood swings, its advisable to reach out to trusted people or forums such as 7cups to share your feelings. It can help reduce the intensity of it. 4. If the mood swings are very intense and out of control, medical intervention through consultation from a certified medical practioner s recommended.

I have had rapid mood swings, too. After a while, I realized that this habit scared away people in my life and I lost friends for that. I wouldn't give my own advice as you might not like it, but all I did to come out of the that was to be silent and think beforehand of the results if the hurtful words are being said. I wouldn't want to see or receive any offensive words neither do the other people. Therefore, that was what pushed me to the better states of mind. It feels better to remain calm and step back from the heated situation before things reach unreturning points.

Sometimes, when we are experiencing rapidly alternating mood swings, it can help to see a doctor about them. A doctor might be able to assess whether your rapid mood swings are being influenced by something that you are not aware of, such as the side effect of a medication or supplement, or an underlying health condition. Seeing a doctor is a great option for ruling out what's causing the mood swings, and perhaps if you get to the root cause, you will be better able to manage the mood swings so that, in your words, no one gets hurt.

Take a step back and reconsider what is going on. Take a few deep breaths and recompose yourself before making actions. Consider the worst thing that could happen right now and try to reposition yourself in a positive mindset. When you have some time alone, try to come up with a plan for what you can do, particularly at times when you experience these mood swings the worse. For example, if you are feeling anxious, walk away, count to 10, have a sip of water. If you are feeling upset, again, walk away, smile, and recompose yourself before making any descisions.

Based on my personal experience I would recommend pausing at such a moment and thinking about what I want to do or say. It is always better to alert others to this problem. It can be really tough to handle all these emotions which are swinging all the time. Take your time and keep calm. Impulsive decisions can only make things worse. There are various relaxation methods or metidations that help people organize their thoughts and feelings. If something like this happens to a large extent, it is not a bad idea to visit a psychologist beacuse sometimes it can be something more serious.

I have found that tearing paper up into pieces really helps. Often when we are having rapid mood swings we want to hurt people or break things, so tearing paper or punching a pillow are good options to let some anger out. I have also found that if my mind is racing I write down all my thoughts onto a piece of paper and tear it up and throw it away, as this calms you down. I have heard an ice cube helps too, as by holding an ice cube in your hand, you brain focuses on that because the cube is so cold, and then you calm down. Never tried myself, but give it a shot!

I can really hear you are concerned about how your mood will impact other people and that you want to work on managing your emotions. From my own personal experience I tried to track of those feelings of irritability or sadness once I was feeling stable enough. It is really important to check what the potential recurrent triggers are before your mood swing and to record these triggers in the format of a journal. Once you are able to notice some patterns forming you have a better idea of how to mentally prepare myself should you have to face a potentially triggering event and this enables yourself to be more likely to be in a positive headspace before facing that trigger. For further support you can communicate with one of our listeners or online therapists anonymously who may have personal experience or specialize in managing emotions. Self-help guides and mindfulness exercises are also available on our site. To obtain knowledge and understanding surrounding the management with mood swings can be referring to exercises involving assertiveness skills available on the Positive Psychology site or look into modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).