Lizrd3000 Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 I'm anxious about the fact that I've been experiencing extreme emotion swings, I'm not talking about days here, they change every hour. I can go on from sobbing in bed staring at the ceiling to dancing infront of the mirror (I practice dancing) My ex broke up with me on the 1st of october, and I've been experiencing this extreme roller coaster emotion swings ever since.. Is this normal? will it pass? or is it linked to my depression/anxiety? I'm on Cipralex (lexapro 10mg) if it matters. I've been using this for 3 months for now, nothing to do with the BU. also, this is my first break up, I've got no idea about this all, it's all so new.. I'm 18 yrs old.
ConstantVoyager Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 You could be bipolar and experiencing a mixed episode or be rapid cycling. Talk to your psychiatrist about it. (Many bipolar people are originally misdiagnosed as having unipolar depression.) 1
forgetmenot75 Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 Please call your doctor today. you may be experiencing some unbalance or some reaction to the Lexapro.
Author Lizrd3000 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Posted October 25, 2013 I've got dysthymia, I'm pretty sure this diagnosis is correct, but I'll talk to my doctor about this. I've experienced low mood since I was very young (age 11 as I can remember). thanks for your reply! still curious if someone else experience this too.
Mario79 Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 Thats a far more complex question. I mean being affected by a break up does hurt and I got depressed an anxious and have problems sleeping and I know this is the cause and have no upswings. You started 2 months before your break up and Meds for your kind of depression take time start modifying behavior so yeah you should talk to your psychiatrist. 1
headinthecloud Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 It's not uncommon to have such drastic mood swings in the beginning of a BU. it's your body going through withdrawal. It an be a wild rollercoaster of emotions. Have a plan for the low points - when you're crying and can't stop thinking about the relationship. Go to the gym, go for a walk, read and post on the forum. Try to distract your mind. In time, you will balance out your emotional state, but it takes work. And it's always good to talk to your doctor about it as they may be able to help. 1
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