Dear StephenP12~
Welcome back to the Forum. Mood swings are very unsettling but can be caused by a lot of things and it does seem like it would be a good idea to get them diagnosed. I've had them from both physical and anxiety/depression. Plus there is of course difficult circumstances causing too much stress.
They are a worry and looking at and treating the basic cause would be the way to reduce them. So can I suggest you seek medical assistance. I could never imporve by myself and it did take outside help for things to settle down.
I can understand your wanting distraction from problems, they make life so unpleasant, in fact I think I remembering you wanted it before for another matter.
Apart from the previous things I mentioned before the had helped me the only other thing to say is that practicing mindfulness can help you cope. I use Smiling Mind, which has a whole bunch of exercises catering to just about everyone. It takes practice but then is surprisingly effective, leavng one calmer and breaking up moods.
Good luck with it
Croix
