Anxiety Depression Symptom, Bipolar Disorders

Please explain teenage mood swings vs. other things?

I need like someone to really thoroughly explain teenage mood swings because it’s driving me crazy and people just keep saying “it’s just because you’re a teenager” My moods switch in like about 1-2 hours sometimes more sometimes less. I wouldn’t exactly say “depression” for the low points, just like a very sad empty worthless existence. Not that I want to die, I just sometimes wish I didn’t live. Though I would never commit suicide. Because i KNOW in about an hour I will be happy again. Laughing over random things that don’t make sense..
What is the difference between lets say bipolar and “teenage mood swings” because it’s literally driving me insane. I’m a mess. All my goals, things I want, etc constantly change daily just leaves me confused.

The cycles of bipolar generally don’t change that fast, though as I am not a professional, I could be wrong.
It’s not fair that you feel this way. It must be exhausting. And it gives you every right to feel confused, it’s very hard for you to go through this.
Try distracting yourself – do something that requires you to be calm and/or focused for a period of time.
Do things that make you feel good – excercise, listen to music, draw etc. Just make sure you do one nice thing for yourself every day.
I definitely suggest journaling – write every day, about what has happened in that day, the moods you were in, what was good/bad… keeping track of everything on paper makes it easier for you to find a pattern or triggers for your moods, you’ll come to know what “makes you tick” and be able to stop it or change it.
And I know you didn’t want to be told to see a doctor, but if at any point you think something is wrong, it is best that you do see a doctor or other health professional.
Even a counselor might be helpful for you to talk to about this, and they will be able to help you become more stable.
Good luck darling.

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