Don't know

My attitude and mood and behavior is affecting my relationship!

For the bast couple of months, the smallest things set me off.  I can be perfectly happy one minute, then something small changes that.  When I'm happy, I'm outgoing, social, happy to make new friends, I laugh a lot, I'm productive.  But then as soon as one small thing happens, it all changes.  Suddenly I'm anti-social; not wanting to talk to anyone or even be around anyone, and it shows. I don't want to meet new people, and if I have to when I'm in this state...I end up hating them.  I don't want to do anything except laze around and cuddle with my boyfriend (who often wants to hang out with friends).

I also have trichotillomania (hair pulling), and although I have never been officially diagnosed, I'm almost positive I have OCD.  I suffer from this intense jealousy when it comes to my boyfriend, and that too is causing strain on my relationship.  Often it is the jealousy that causes a sudden mood swing.

Could this be bipolar?  Could it be something else?  Please help!

[ILADVOCATE]

Only a psychiatrist could provide a diagnosis but you could have ocd in addition to bipolar. Rapid cycling is typical of bipolar as is having difficulties relating to people. A psychiatrist could explain more to you so it would worth seeing one.

[krlove]

I have an appointment set up for friday to see a counselor at my university.  I have been told that a counselor will not be able to tell me anything...but that is the best that I can do considering I AM in college and I have NO money.

[theguts]

I am sorry for the situation you are in.  Maybe the counselor can direct you to resources for mental health in your community.  In Texas we have MHMR (mental health and mental rehabilitation) and Tropical Texas (a place where people go to get help).  I don't know about your state but maybe you have something like this.

I hope everything gets better and please keep us posted.

[mycat2]

I agree with theguts and ILAVOCATE