answer:I suffered from the same symptoms for a few years after stopping all drug and alcohol usage. That was a long time ago, but the mood swings stuck with me for years, slowly leveling out 3–5 years later. Even now, 20 years later, there are small moments of mood swing. But they never last more than a second, and they are not dependent on praise or attention from others any longer. Exercise and good diet helps tremendously. A hobby without a computer involved helps too. I recommend everyone get a camera, sketchbook, paint set, and hit the hiking trail at least once a week. Just get up and start walking. Donating time for others helps level the mood swings as well. The local homeless shelter needs volunteers. The local humane society needs volunteers to help walk dogs that never get out of their cages. Those dogs exhibit the same moody symptoms as humans who never get out of their cages. Nice way to start the morning, walking with a happy slobbering friend.