Personality Disorder or Depression?

Sometimes I think about the way I talk to people, and how I wish I could change the way I reacted to them. I've been feeling down recently, but it comes in waves. For a few hours I might feel on top of the world, smiling and having a joke with everybody. This only happens when things are going well though, or I am excited about something. The next thing, I feel like crying and just try to avoid people and phone calls. Last night I noticed it when i chatted to my mum on MSN. I started off really chirpy, then I started to get bored and I became sarcastic. I just said I was tired and then logged off. Then this morning, I woke up in a good mood because she was going to visit. I made the place nice and tidy, went out to buy her favourite coffee and then she phones up to say she has a hairdresser's appointment she'd forgotten about.
I now feel miserable again. I know its not a big deal that she can't make it but now my day is empty and meaningless. And I know for a fact that on Friday night I will be high as a kite because I'm going to be seeing my mates and talking about a gig we're all going to next week. What about tonight though? How will I feel then?
Sorry for the long post but I feel really unstable at the moment.

Reply 1

Wasabi Tea

LePinkPanther

For a few hours I might feel on top of the world, smiling and having a joke with everybody. This only happens when things are going well though, or I am excited about something. The next thing, I feel like crying and just try to avoid people and phone calls.

Oh dear... that sounds like me!

How long has this been going on for? If it's really bothering you, I'd recommend that you go and talk to someone about it.

Reply 2

Shockley

It's been affecting me for years. As long as I can remember.

Reply 3

Wasabi Tea

I see. Well, how much do you feel these bouts of misery affect your life?

Reply 4

Phantom Phoenix

Yes, do they stop you doing things because you feel so vile you don't want to see anyone/do anything?

Reply 5

Shockley

Well, sometimes I just feel like I need to switch off contact to everyone, or I'll just get angry at them. My level of tolerance has really gone down, and if I stay with someone for more than a few hours, I get annoyed with them. Especially my mum, after a few drinks she just irritates me. I just know I'm going to have a rubbish xmas, I won't be able to cope with going home.

Reply 6

shirley7

To the OP - How old are you?

I think it would be a more serious condition the older you are.

Just keep yourself busy and active.

Reply 7

Phantom Phoenix

:sympathises in unhelpful but empathic manner:

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