It really depends on the intensity of the swings and how much they are interfering with your life. Because a lot of teenagers do experience mood swings, but obviously they maintain a high level of function. There may be drama and fights with parents and stuff, but they can get by with the exclusion of a few bad days.
But if your mood swings are making it so you can't do things you should be able to do at your age it's a problem. If your mood swings make you unable to make plans with friends because you get upset so fast, or make it so other people don't want to be around you, or in fits of rage you burn bridges with all your social connections that is a problem. If you get angry quickly and break things, or become overly aggressive that's a problem. If you are frequently in awkward situations because you are crying in public, or if your self harm is serious or escalating that's a problem. If they are severely impairing your life then yeah, it's a problem that you should seek help for.
Most of the people I've met in programs and hospitals and stuff are dealing with mood swings. It's not that other teenagers don't go through that too, it's just that it's a lot worse for them. That list of things that are a problem? Yeah that's pretty much how I am. And trust me its an issue
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