Could you ask to see the Psych sooner at all? - Given that this is something that is bothering you?
The type of cycles you are describing sound chemical/psychological rather than reactionary to things going on around you. I understand how frustrating that can be. My own mood cycles purely on the lower end of the scale - so from dysthymia to major depression with episodes of psychosis thrown in to the mix - I do not have the higher end (or even medium end) moods, so can not help much there. What I can say is that I do appreciate how frustrating it can be to have good things go on around you and still feel stuck in a depressive mood. I also know what it is like to have people tell you to get over it, when you have honestly tried.
It may be a good idea to talk things through with your Psych and see if your medication needs adjusting at all to take into account the changes you are experiencing. It is also good to keep a diary/journal of your moods and what is going on around you at the time, the type of times they occur and any other details (how high, how low etc) so that you can show your Psych without needing to try and recollect at the time of the appointment.
Be gentle with yourself.
Roiben x
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