Since our hormones change over time, I can imagine that our mood extremes probably do too. But then again, you take regulated hormones that don't change, is that right?
I used to be almost exclusively happy (like 20 years ago). That has definitely changed, gradually, over time. I sometimes wonder about my anxiety and if it goes too far over the line. I think maybe it does, but then part of all this is being able to cope with whatever you feel, and at what point you can't cope anymore. So far, I can cope with my mood swings, but it does seem harder.
yeah, i am on HRT, so i have extra estrogen going into my system daily and then for 12 days a month i take progesterone. the effects of the progesterone on my mood is definitely evident. i only take 1/2 the recommended dosage b/c a full dose makes me so irritable, angry, and down that i don't think it's worth it. having been on hormones for 6 years, it's very clear to me how hormones and hormone changes affect mood. i find that so interesting.
and like you, there was a time when i was pretty universally positive and happy. now that fluctuates more. the days when i feel light and happy and hopeful are when i feel like "me." of course the darkness if part of me too, but the lightness is what i prefer. :)
it's nice to know that i'm not the only one who wonders about how far is too far. :)
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I used to be almost exclusively happy (like 20 years ago). That has definitely changed, gradually, over time. I sometimes wonder about my anxiety and if it goes too far over the line. I think maybe it does, but then part of all this is being able to cope with whatever you feel, and at what point you can't cope anymore. So far, I can cope with my mood swings, but it does seem harder.
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and like you, there was a time when i was pretty universally positive and happy. now that fluctuates more. the days when i feel light and happy and hopeful are when i feel like "me." of course the darkness if part of me too, but the lightness is what i prefer. :)
it's nice to know that i'm not the only one who wonders about how far is too far. :)
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