I often feel periods of cometely different feelings. I usually brush it off as just having a bad day or something happening that made me feel unmotivated but a few days ago i just had a wave of negative thoughts and broke down. i was already having a bad day the whole day but i find it weird because its so un-called for. Nothing should have made me have such a bad day to cry. However the next day i was all back to normal and so motivated to get on with work. Another thing is, these periods of unmotivation immediately becomes smiles when I’m around my friends and family. I dont even know if it’s real happiness or not. I don’t know what’s wrong with me and i may need help.
Dear @user642185
Thank you for reaching out. I gather from what you are describing that you are feeling both scared and confused. I think that is understandable. From what I have observed, emotional waves are fairly common, as feelings can build up quietly and then release suddenly, even when there’s no clear reason. That breakdown you experienced could be a signal of some distress that had accumulated and needed an outlet.
Feeling motivated again the next day, or happier around friends and family, does not imply the hard moments are not real. I have seen many people keep distress felt hidden around others, and connection can indeed momentarily lift our mood. The happiness felt is real and coexists with deeper struggles underneath.
What matters is that you’re noticing these patterns and questioning if you need help.. That’s healthy and reflective.
May I encourage you to speak to a counsellor to help you understand these shifts and feel more in control when they happen.
You fully deserve care and support so do reach out for these soon.
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