VanessG- I am not sure what to suggest-

I myself and my personal family in the past with mood swings we used to get so up tight and mad at each other with every thing- unfortunately with out some owning up to their mistakes and painful comments and hurtfulness- I let the ties break due to I cant deal with the chaos any more-This Not to say that I don't have mood swings, not to say that i have not said things in the past that may have been "mean"- but the realization of it and to apologies with give some back ground on whats going on with me and have understanding on the other end with the few I still do talk to (Sisters and 1 bro that's it)- is what makes those work.

Have you tried to sit down and talk to you dad? maybe he has had something that has came up that was unforeseen and is now in a bind but it is hard for him to tell you if you are flying off the handle (I am not trying to be mean but if that is what he sees with him saying you need to go to therapy,perhaps it is hard for him to approach) I am not saying that is right- or even what is going on- Just a "what if" factor.

I am sorry you are going throu a rough patch right now i do hope you the best