I know exactly how you feel. I go through periods of intense creativity and happiness and everything is wonderful, nothing can pull me down, until someone says one thing. And for me, it doesn't have to be hurtful, it just has to be something that is negative about something, doesn't even have to be directed at me! My husband and I could just disagree on what movie we want to watch!

I never know when it's going to hit, or what's going to trigger it.

Lately I have been in the middle of feeling happy and sad. I guess I'm sort of blank, as another person put it. I rediscovered crocheting and that helped a lot, but there are only so many things I can make with what I've got before I get bored.

Still, making time for a hobby that you enjoy is wonderful therapy. I'd have to say it's the best therapy I've ever had. Maybe you can try it? Knitting, crocheting, painting, sculpting, something that keeps your hands busy, something that you can focus on instead of the negative feelings that keep creeping up. Something that keeps you busy, but that ISN'T work!

I hope this helps. Like I said, I've been there, and I'm just waiting for the next negative spell. The waiting between negative spells have been getting longer and longer, though. You just have to find a positive outlet.