Anonymous asked this question on 4/20/2000:

I have a problem where sometimes I am really high on life and everything seems easy to me. I am happy about everything in life, motivated about job..call friends go out and stuff. Then somedays I am the oppossite..i start to find everything wrong in my life and I really REALLY worry on what other people think of me. I dont like this as when i am 'high on life' i am more of a better person more confident and motivated about life. Why does this happen ? how can i stay 'high on life' forever ?

kinghappy gave this response on 4/20/2000:

first of all, let me say that is quite common for us to have shifts in our mood, highs and lows. few of us stay elated consistently, and most of us do not stay down forever. hte problem comes when these shift are either so frequent, or intense that they interefere with the rest of our life. if our highs couse us to engage in erratic behavior or our lows are so low that we can barely function. or we shift between the two so often that we have a hard time with a social life because people do not know how we are going to behave. basically, i am saying that we shouldnt jump the gun and say you have a problem.' however, since you did take the time to ask about it, it must be a cause of great concern for you. of course one possible diagnosis could be bipolar. unless you are experiencing extreme highs and lows, i would not say this is it. borderline personality disorder is another possibility (again, i must stress that these depend on the extremity of your moods, so this is just an optional diagnosis). it is signified by shifts in mood, unstable self image impulsivity and unstable relationships. in either case your best bet is to talk to someone in person and give a little more detail about what you are experiencing, so proper treatment can be given. also remember that a diagnosis is not a death sentence, it just allows a therapist and client a better understanding of what they are dealing with and how to best correct the problem. like i said, these feelings are common. it could just be that you are a completlely normal person, experiencing some mood shifts. to better elevate your mood, i would suggest plenty of excercise, i know its cliche, but it works( increased confidence, more energy etc), stay active socially, and some vitamins. also, try to focus on your good points when you feel down. invalidate that negative thinkig that occurs during your lows. and remember that it is only what you think about you that matters. if you are still bothered by these mood swings, then maybe you should try to see a professional, sometimes these things take a little time. good luck, and i hope this helps.

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