Ok you asked for it. Carrie's full proof method of dealing with a moodswing.

First:
Always remember that it is a moodswing and will swing back the other way in just a matter of time. It may feel like it won't but it will. When the depressed mood brings feelings of identity loss all will be well soon enough. Just hang on.

Second:
Before a moodswing hits write down a list of things you like. Do this in a good mood so your list will be longer. Don't expect to do anything on list when you are depressed but read it as a way to remember that you do indeed have a life and an identity all your own. It is even better if you can actually do a few of the things on you list.

number three:
Do self nurturing things. Brush your hair, do your nails, spend time playing with make up (not just when you plan to go out but really play dress up), dye your hair or best of all have a special bottle of massage oil with mood elavating essential oils in it (My favorite is a rosemary/bergemot mix) to rub into your skin. These things help connect with your body and remind you that you are not really lost and floating but still in the real world. Ok, if you all don't disconnect as severely as I do at the very least it will feel good and smell good.

And that brings me to number 4:
Get lots of sleep and eat chocolate in moderate amounts. Chocolate is a mood elavater and just tastes good. MMMMM.

Yes my list is short, not at all complicated, but sometimes I forget these simple things and sit like a lump while my head swirls with all those thoughts until I hit a breaking point.

<font color=green>Not knowing when the dawn will come, I open every door.--Emily Dickenson