[Amethyst_Stargazer]

This is what seems to happen and I just wanted to ask others if this happens to them. Sometimes during the day randomly my mood will shift and I honestly don't know why I'm down or feel low at the moment.

I'm not like depressed and haven't been crying a lot lately. I just feel low at times and I notice the way I'm feeling because I'm no longer smiling or laughing. There's just a blank look on my face and people seem to pick up on it and ask me what's wrong.

Nobody did anything or said anything to me. I just suddenly get low. If I pay attention to it or if people continue asking me what's wrong, I get even sadder that others pick up on it and I feel embarrassed because I don't want people pitying me or thinking to themselves that I'm weird or something or a sad sack.

If I'm angry I usually stay off in my room and I don't talk to anyone until I've calmed down. I'm on medication and the medication helps in many ways.

I try not to drink a lot of caffeine or eat a lot of sweet stuff because I notice a big change in myself. Once I laughed so much once and my mother asked me if I was "high" and I wasn't. Than I noticed I was drinking way too much soda and stopped. It just seems weird when these mood swing changes during the day and anytime someone asks me what's wrong. I seriously have no idea what's wrong. It's so confusing to me.

[Moose72]

If you drink coffee enough it will stop ramping you up like that. The time I felt anxious or guilty for no reason at all my Pdoc upped my Rexulti (antipsychotic). But usually my emotions go with how I'm thinking.

[Wander]

Mild mood swings each day are common for everyone but especially those with BP. I get the blank stares often. it's like I have hit a wall and need to recharge to get back to baseline. It is a good idea to withdraw into your room for a while as you recharge and calm down. Staying in there too long might be counterproductive though.

Why this happens, I have no idea. If it is only mild and does not affect your functioning then it is ok but if you are going from hypomania to depression then definitely see your pdoc about it as a med change might help.

[Gabyunbound]

I don't think mood swings during the course of a day is intrinsic to BP; to some extent (if not extreme) it could be 'normal' and better not to overthink it.

On the other hand, in your case it seems to be causing a good deal of distress and I would discuss it with your pdoc. It may not require more or a change in medication, but maybe your pdoc (and/or T if you have one) can help you clarify what is happening -it sounds very frustrating.