Is it normal to be emotionally volatile?

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Seriously, is it? Im not depressed at all but my emotions are intense and change fast. The slightest thing can turn me from happy to severely depressed. Like if Im having a normal day and someone is a little rude to me or someone comments negatively on my work or I do something embarrassing I get severely depressed to the point of feeling like life is worthless. Example: my boyfriend didnt think my new glasses were as cute as my other ones so I feel ugly and disgusting when I wear them and cry about it.. and that wasnt even his intention just said he liked the others better. Btw Im 19.

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  • RoseIsabella
    7 years ago

    It's very normal behavior for those of us who are afflicted with Borderline Personality Disorder. Yes, it is a fairly severe personality disorder, and yes it has a stigma, but it's better to go get checked out, and screened for it than to just go around being tossed, and tossing others, by the vast sea of your emotions. You don't have to let your emotions control you.

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    • kingofcarrotflowers
      7 years ago

      What i have to say might be seen as irresponsible or wrong and counter productive but i've actually found my mental state and in general just life has gotten worse since i was diagnosed with it

      Like you say there's the stigma of it and not just from other people, my life for the past 5 years has been a long fight, one half of my mind telling me im "normal" just going through a rough time and the other half telling me im broken and ill live life not knowing what a normal life is like, now i know that half was right

      As for others the one non friend or family person ive told about it obviously looked it up and never spoke to me about it, but mostly the nhs has been usless, made things worse actually, now i actually feel like im being tossed around between people who have no idea what to do to me, no nhs therapy is being provided not even a waiting list, no medication, mood stabilizers etc the only thing is a casual support group that is actually just very patronising and makes me feel worse, because im not activly trying to kill myself no one cares to help

      so going to a gp and possibly getting diagnosed might not be the best course of action if you aren't a danger to yourself, it sure as hell should be the best course of actio. But sadly there are a lot of uslesspeople in medical care, i actually long for the days before i was diagnosed

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      • RoseIsabella
        7 years ago

        I can respect your point of view. I feel for you. A lot of Borderlines also get misdiagnosed as Bipolar, then doctors just over prescribe them with the wrong medications. Treatment for Borderline personality disorder has a long was to go!

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      • Ellystar18
        7 years ago

        I would say Im a danger to myself but I would never let that on... Ive heard though that drugs are unhelpful and it should be therapy threatment. But therapy makes me feel very unhappy.

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        • kingofcarrotflowers
          7 years ago

          In that case i would make an appointment to see someone, i know it's easier to say than do but someone undergoing therapy once told me spmething that stuck with me
          " therapy hurts like fuck, it hurts so bad you feel you can't go on, it's like lancing a boil with a blunt needle, you have to poke and poke through the pain the dig deep and get the relief "

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        • Ellenna
          7 years ago

          Depends on the therapy, surely? Therapy should be positive and empowering, if not it's not good therapy

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      • Ellenna
        7 years ago

        That stinks and I'm sorry you haven't been able to get the help you need and deserve.

        Ever thought of starting a non-patronising self-help group yourself?

        You're not just your diagnosis, you know, that's the problem with labels of any kind. You HAVE a condition but you are much more than that condition.

        Have you tried Mindfulness Meditation or Cognitive Behavior Therapy? You can access both these techniques yourself via books or the net, although it would of course be better to be guided by a professional. I have no idea if they are of any use to someone with your condition, just a thought.

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        • kingofcarrotflowers
          7 years ago

          Thanks for the kind words:)

          Starting a group myself would be a good idea exept despite improvments in my personal life i still suffer from social anxiety and i feel thats beyond me

          cbt though i didn't realise could be practiced independantly, definitley something to look into and i keep stop and starting mindfulness meditation, im going to make sure i keep it up

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  • workworkworkwork
    7 years ago

    I get this too, everyone I know that picks up on it tells me that I'm just a big weirdo.

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  • Terence_the_viking
    7 years ago

    I recommend watching the room with tommy wiseau in it.

    Funking Marvelous it is.

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    • Ellystar18
      7 years ago

      Alright Ill watch it if you say so lol

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  • Paigiepoo
    7 years ago

    That's me

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  • Paigiepoo
    7 years ago

    What does GP mean?

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  • Paigiepoo
    7 years ago

    It takes 2? Weeks to start new habits

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    • Ellystar18
      7 years ago

      Yeah Ive heard that lol and a GP stands for a General Practitioner

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  • Paigiepoo
    7 years ago

    Hey . Just ... What do you think?

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    • Ellystar18
      7 years ago

      Seems legit. It reminds me of how they said it can make you feel happier if you crank out a smile lol

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      • Paigiepoo
        7 years ago

        Ok I'll try. Pessimistic / believer

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  • Paigiepoo
    7 years ago

    Stand like superman for 30 seconds... Look it up , a little whacky but cool!
    I believe everyone is

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    • Ellystar18
      7 years ago

      Haha I looked it up just now pretty cool :P

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  • Ellystar18
    7 years ago

    Heh really?? Ive suspected it for two years but Ive never told anyone. Im a happy, perky, charming person so I doubt people would understand how I feel inside... Do you think my GP would believe me or brush it off because of how sweet I look and act?

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  • Ellystar18
    7 years ago

    Heh, really? Ive suspected bpd for at least two years now. But I dont think anyone would believe me. Im really charming, happy, talkative, and perky. So most people think Im fine. But Im like a legit rollercoaster. I consider suicide over the most worthless petty shit and go into an almost psychotic rage over stupid shit. Blah. Do you think my GP will automatically not believe me because of how I am?

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