Rapid Cycling?

Hi all,

So I have experience rapid cycling (I dont know if thats the right term) once or twice before and it was horrible. There had been a lot of crap that was going on in my life then. My sister and I used to live together and it wasn't great. She and I butted heads and I hated being her maid and being under appreciated. Anyway, my sister moved in with my mom and I about a week ago, she is planning to move in with a friend in a month or two.

Lately, basically since she moved in and a little before I have noticed an increase in my anxiety and mood swings. I haven't had anxiety this bad for this long is a very long while. I have also been experiencing rapid mood swings. I can have a few in one day. It is really scary and makes me feel crazy and out of control. Logically, I can only think that it's because of this huge change that's happened. I never wanted to live with my sister again and now I have to. There is a lot of other factors as well.

I am trying self talk which I have gotten really good at from my past experiences with anxiety and panic attacks but I feel crazy. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Hello Megan!

It sounds to me like you have added stress in your life atm. I am not a doctor and as no way can recommend or diagnos anything, but I do know from personal experience/reading that added stress and anxiety can lead and trigger many different conditions. This isn't anything to be alarmed of or to feel bad about, but should be taken seriously though. Especially if you feel your mood is out of control and you just can't explain why your all over the map with emotions and it's alarming you... I would highly recommend that you see a professional to talk to about what you are experiencing, be it even you family doctor... If you do feel it's serious enough to cause you concern make sure you convey this to you GP, so as he can refer you on as early as possible if needed to a specialized person.
Always keep in mind that if before your appointment with your GP, or specialized practitioner, you do feel things becoming overbearing/ thoughts racing/ or much worse mood that only seems to go higher and higher or lower and lower...., do not hesitate to go into emergency if need be! You will never regret feeling silly in emergency and nothing happens, but you will regret not going to emergency incase you felt silly and something did happen because you didn't..