Is is wrong to be happy one minute angry the next.

[Precis60]

My sister tell me I have mania because I am so up and down, people tell you to get help but I feel sometimes thing just get on top of you. Everyone these days seems to busy to really want to do more than token help. I don't know if this is just me not being able to deal with situations. Is there somewhere you can just chat online and not have people judge or pretend to care.

[BballJ]

Hi Precis60,

Firstly, welcome to the forums. You have come to the right place if you just want to chat and not be judged, these forums are a safe environment and completely non judgemental.

Are you able to elaborate a little more on what types of situations you are not able to deal with? Or just elaborate more on how you are feeling? This was we can offer advice accordingly for you.

Please, post back as much as you like, I am always happy to talk.

My best for you,

Jay

[geoff]

hello Precis, I'm pleased Jay has replied back to you, because this forum is anonymous and no one knows who you are, unless you post a photo of yourself, like I have, but by all means remain unknown.
I just wonder whether you have done the K-10 test, it's a test score on what level of depression you have, but do it a few times, not straight after the other, but please get back to us then we will be able to start a conversation concerning how you feel. Geoff.

[Precis60]

Thanks Jay,

I don't really know how to explain it but I just find that I can't get myself to trust anyone, which consequently has resulted in me being fired from every job I have had. So I decided ten years ago to start a small business and instead of getting fired I am just losing staff, I just don't deal well when I don't feel in control of everything around me. It has also resulted in me either being asked to leave sporting teams of just quitting due to frustration, at the moment I have accepted working twelve hours a day so I have control as best as I can.

The bigger issue seems to be I have similar issues at home, and having four kids and wanting control just gets the best of me. As a result I just find myself working more, as a way of trying to avoid the situation.

I am not sure if this makes sense to you, I have never been great at explaining how I feel.

[BballJ]

Hi Precis60,

Thanks for explaining how you are feeling, I think you did great and getting it across.

You seem to have a lot going on in your life, 4 kids, running your own business, I can see how that would take it's toll on anyone. The wanting to always be in control can possibly stem from being fired from jobs, you feel you have no control when someone else pretty much dictates your future and that is a horrible feeling. Has there been anything that has happened in your life that has caused you to not trust people?

One thing I would suggest is maybe going to speak to your GP about getting a referral to speak to a psychologist so you can speak with a trained professional and they can help you sort through how you are feeling and the need for control and also why you avoid situations as well. You have everything to gain by speaking and reaching out for help.

My best,

Jay

[Infinity1199]

Hi Precis60,

boy, it sounds like you've got a lot going on! I totally agree with the above advice, it's best to talk to a professional a couple of times a month to work through any issues you've been having.

Don't feel bad if your having difficulty controlling your emotions, most of us will sometimes feel a little out of control. the most important thing you can do is make sure your moods aren't hurting anyone around you.

Don't forget, we've all been in the same boat with our loved ones. we don't judge here because we've all had problems with our conditions and sometimes they're embarrassing to us.

you should never feel embarrassed to ask for help