W.W.
Hi L.,
You don't mention your age. Normally I wouldn't ask but you know you sound a LOT like me when I was younger. :) He.. he.. I don't like to think of myself as "older" because I'm only 39 and holding. Interestingly enough, I used to be exactly like you describe yourself. But then .. after a few more years, I realized that I was not losing it over "nothing". Usually "something" ticked me off. I'm a very emotional person so I get frustrated, angry, happy, sad, silly etc. with the change of the wind.. you never know how I'll be feeling at any given moment. I've learned however, to cope with those feelings without ever being medicated. Those around me have learned to cope with my moods and they all know what things will push my buttons. Now I'm not that difficult to live with at least I hope not.. but there are certain silly things that really get to me and so it's very simple for my husband and kids to make sure they don't do those silly things. :) For instance, I drink diet dr. pepper.. so don't take the last cold one in the fridge. :) How hard is that? It brings me happiness to find a cold Dr. Pepper in the fridge and I always put more in when i take the last one.
Basically, if you take a good hard look at yourself, and if you find there are some things that should not make you so upset, then consciously attempt to change your reaction each time that thing happens. I believe life is a learning process and we all have to learn to deal with emotions, whatever causes them. And as women we have SO many times in our lives that we can attribute emotions to hormones, from puberty, to pregnancy, to menopause. And there is always someone out there to tell you .. you are crazy! But who says we have to be "normal" ... I embrace my life changes.. and when I'm depressed, I say to myself. .there must be something I need to do or a change in my life for the positive that needs to be done to make me feel better. If I'm angry.. I think about the situation and ask myself, am I rightfully angry or do I need to talk to a friend or am I under extra stress.. am I being reasonable. Sometimes I write my thoughts down so they become clearer. Reading them back usually I'm able to figure out my feelings even better.
I believe I am my own best Psychologist. I know myself better than anyone else.. and if I don't understand my own behavior.. who better to analyze myself than me. :) I am by the way, my own best friend. ;)
I have always thought that women these days (aside from actual disorders) often times look for quick fixes to issues or to resolve feelings. I think it's a bad idea to take medicines to cover up actual problems in your life. If you are truly down and you don't seem to be able to pick yourself up, you may need to see a doctor. I'm by no means saying that all women can just cure themselves. Coming here is probably a great step because sharing your feelings with others can be a very liberating act.
W.