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 woke up today feeling extremely depressed. I then started feeling extremely anxious. Like hysterical. I feel so alone. I managed to bathe today. I haven't felt this bad in a long time. I have felt so bad that I actually cried today. I never cry. I feel so misunderstood by my family. My sister tells me I just need to lose weight and that is going to solve my problems. My mother just tells me to "cheer up". I also lost my job about a month ago. That is not the root cause of this bout of extreme depression, but it certainly is not helping matters. I don't want to talk to people in my life because I feel like I push them away or they see me as negative and that I don't try and feel better. I am just so overwhelmed. I wish I believed in suicide, but I don't. I think about it a lot though.

Thank you for listening.
dobiedots
dobiedots
I'm sorry you're feeling that way TC40. It sounds like a big mood swing. You have to hang on until it passes. Do whatever will make you feel more calm. A walk? A cuppa tea? A movie?
This won't last forever, don't worry.
Are you on meds?
Suninbloom
Suninbloom
HI TC..

I usually wake up anxious and depressed.. a mixed state.
I just wait until it passes... it usually does. Sometimes I just go back to bed and sleep it off until I feel better. Night time is my best time where I have more motivation to do things.

I'm glad you got on DS to tell us how you're feeling.
evildoer
evildoer
I've had a lot of days like this -- not fun. My only advice from years of experience (I'm 40) is don't indulge the depression. Don't think sad things or about fat or thin or anything that will get your brain to spinning.

Know that everything is going to get better and day dream about what you'll do when things are sunny in your life again. Make BIG dreams. Crazy funny wonderful dreams. Challenge yourself to make the most fabulous dreams you can. Anyway, it is a mental exercise that will break cycling thoughts in your brain and always seems to lead to opportunities.

((Hugs))
spacepony
spacepony
I'm sorry you're feeling so badly TC...and that you feel unsupported. Would you say you're experiencing elevated anxiety? I know from personal experience that that sort of depression is serious and the anxiety should be dealt with asap. That might lift any dread you feel...

Let your pdoc know how poorly you're doing...and let us know, too. xx
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Great big hug for you sweetie.. I'm so sorry you're going through such a rough time right now... I'll let depression go on for a week or so however if it continues to worsen I think we often need a med tweak

With family I find it often comes down to ignorance... They 'get' being depressed... Everyone does ...however they may not 'get' depression and we can sure feel invalidated with the two are confused

I'm glad you don't believe in suicide... We have a treatable disorder .. It can just seem overwhelming when we're cycling... xo
minitaro
minitaro
*hugs* I hope today is better for you. I think we have all experienced depression at varying degrees. When I get down, I'm always sure to Pat myself on the back for the small things, because everything can be a hassle when depressd. So getting out of bed showering eating breakfast. Those are ways you take care of yourself and they will boost you into a better state of mind. Looking for a new job and working on updating your resume could also help boost your mood.
irishwriter
irishwriter
I hope you're feeling a little better now. baby steps and time still passes. big fat hugs to you.
spacekat
spacekat
I hope you're feeling a bit better, TC40. I also wake up anxious as can be sometimes - it sucks. I also wait for a little while in bed until it passes. Big hugs for you!
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