Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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TC40
TC40
I am doing really bad. For the past several weeks, i have been "manic", which for me translates into extrmely irritable. In the last week, i have started to feel very depressed. I am not going to the gym, i have been overeatting and today..well, i had a SEVERE panic attack while at Walmart. It was super busy in there, people everywhere. I felt trapped all of a sudden. I started shaking,i felt like i was going to pass out. I thought i was going to die. By the time i got to my car i was almost in tears.

I am just feeling awful. I don't know what to do. I just feel so lost and alone. :((
mayismerry
mayismerry
So sorry you are feeling badly. Did you take anything to try and handle your overwhelming feelings? Maybe self soothing by taking a hot bath, using your favorite body products, or burning a candle you love might help you relax as well. I hope you feel better soon. Maybe call the doc if you feel it is time to do so.
dancingd
dancingd
Big hugs !

Walmart can send me into a tail spin also.

Over eating is a coping device . Even though we know t's not good for us.

Is there anything you can take to calm you down ?

Maybe a warm bath and some tea and soothing music ?

You are not alone, most of us have gone through similar experiences .

Hoping you feel better soon !
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Great big hug of comfort for you sweetie... I've been in the same state before as well and find that if it goes on for more then a few days I need a med tweak or increase to bring me out of it......x
Tazmom09
Tazmom09
Yes, this all sounds familiar to me, too. And it does feel absolutely horrible, and alienated from others. These suggestions provided earlier are good; I realize they might feel only temporary relief but take it moment by moment, and as hard as it is try to focus on the "this will pass" perspective. I hope you feel better soon.
jraernr
jraernr
((TC))

Walmart was where I had a similar episode not long ago. Breathe in Good, exhale bad, was what helped me, after exiting the store. It helped, and after a few hours I was ok.

I just wanted to crawl under the covers in bed when I got home. Instead, I resorted to mowing a lawn, and that helped speed the recovery along.

I fund when i have an episode as such physical exertion helps , even if i don't feel like it. It's like it excretes that pent up negative energy.

Have you checked in with your pdoc? A med tweak may be in order

Hope you're feeling better soon, ((TC))
zonker
zonker
The irritability symptoms suck. People think you're being nasty, when you can't help it! I would try staying home to "regroup". Please don't drive, if you're too upset to concentrate on the road - it's a huge danger many people don't even consider. Hope you feel better each day, and have some support to get through this hellish rough patch.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Walmart stresses me the hell out. Its overstimulating. Too many people too much noise and visually overwhelming.
TC40
TC40
*bump**

I ended up staying home the rest of the evening. Today i made myself go out to the library and go spend my $10 kohlscash. I took a tiny dose of xanax before i left. I did ok but was only out for a few hours. By the time i got home, my anxiety was pretty bad. I dread going to work tomorrow. I have THE COWORKER FROM HELL...and also, i have to go see my oncologist/cancer dr.for my six month follow up (i am a six year appendix cancer survivor)..i dread my visits with him because it is a big old reminder that it could come back...so i do have alot of stressors also going on in my life. I am only looking forward to getting my hair done tomorrow.

Thank u all so much for your support!! I appreciate it!!!
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