Mental health?

Question

Hello, so I've been having some issues lately.. The past year my moods have drastically fluctuated from being happy and glad to being depressed and contemplating if I even matter. They aren't like extreme manias and such but the moods switch a lot and there seems to be only a month of normalcy... I'm concerned what's wrong because it's not on a hormonal cycle it's just random and I can be depressed for 3 months then happy for a week then neutral for 2 weeks happy again ten depressed and so forth... It's really taking a toll in my relationship what should I do? Seeing a therapist is out because of the price and I'm too embarassed to ask my parents for the appointments (very old school style). Help?

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If you're in school there should be some counseling services available.  There are also nonprofits (depending on where you live) that may offer free or low cost services based on need.   What state do you live in?

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Look for a counseling school in your area. Often students have to do internships before they can become fully certified as counselors. They often charge much less and set the rate based on your income (I once paid $15-20 per session).
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​I am so sorry you are going through this. I have had unexplained anxiety for the past 2 years and it is easy to feel helpless!

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It sounds like bipolar disorder type 2. I'm no doc but I took classes in abnormal psychology. BD2 is less extreme compared to BD1. 
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​The only reason why I know that is because my SO has bipolar disorder and I have borderline personality disorder, which is essentially bipolar disorder on crack.

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I'm no doctor but I think the posties are right and it could be bipolar disorder. I'd go to doctor, preferably a psychiatrist because they spealize in this kind of thing, and can give you the proper medication you need to manage it rather than going to a GP.

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From the symptoms you are describing it sounds like you could possibly be bipolar. Talk with a therapist see what they say. You may need to start taking medication to make the chemical embalences in your brain right. There's nothing wrong with taking medication for this.

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I suggest taking some time for yourself and attempting to understand yourself better. A lot
of times the stress of school, work, personal life can really take a toll. Try mediating or exercise while maintaining a super healthy diet prior to taking any type of medication. 
​Hope that helps!
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​Shells

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I think your just going through your growing phases and you'll be just fine. I go to 0 to 100 real quick. I'm beyond moody and bipolar. Your not along girl I'm there with you. You need a "The Secret" journal and trust me if you continue to write you'll be fine. Your journal is your therapy session. You'll be fine ?

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Does your school offer any counseling? I know it can be embarising asking your parents but sometimes we have to talk about difficult things. I have had simular issues before and after talking with them I felt better. If you don't get help you could get worse plus it's no fun having moods going up and down.

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If you go to a doctor, they'll either refer you to a therapist or pump you full of medications. Do some research online and then go from there.

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