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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fairiekitty83
fairiekitty83
So I have slept the last forty some odd hours away, except to pee twice yesterday and once today.
I still feel bad, like on the verge of crying and if one little thing goes wrong, I'm a leaky faucet. My husband pulled me out of bed and put me in the shower today, right before he left for work. He made me eat, too. I just want to crawl into my bed and die. Why won't anyone let me?
deleted_user
deleted_user
r u on any meds? therapy? Depression treatment for me has not helped much, do function, but always depressed. suicidal at times, hospitalized numerous times. Remember, those around u, i.e. ur husband cares, he sounds like he wants u to get better. i pray alot, don't know if that's an option for u. Try to force urself to get out of bed and go out if only to the store. somedays the best i can do is get dressed and take the dog out long enough to do his duty. Sorry I'm not much help, but I do care and want to feel better. sounds like u do to or u wouldn't have posted. hugs, tedi
tommymott
tommymott
People who love you will help you and you'll thank them later. For now I'd see a pdoc and a therapist. Do it for you!
deleted_user
deleted_user
oversleeping is one if not my worst depressive symptom. I know that feeling and I hate it so much. I can only offer you support in that I have been exactly there, and its so annoying and hard to break the cycle. Sometimes I feel it gets worse the more days in a row I do it too.

Dont beat yourself up though. It has taken me working on sooooooo many diff techniques to get where I am. Let me know if you want any pointers.....but im not gunna lie thats a tough one and not easy to get advice about.
GinaWonders
GinaWonders
Your sick - its no different then the flu - your mind and body hurts, sleep is barely escape, but it is - and it works...

The more depressed, the more sick we are - we sleep more. Bipolar is rather backwards in my world - the more sleep I get, the more I want.... the less sleep, the less I want....

You are severely depressed - and just like being ill - you hold out till you figure its getting worse, instead of better - then you go to the doctor! If it was one of you loved one - you'd take them, so its time to let them take you (((((BIG HUG)))))

Depressions job is to discrouage, exhauste and rob you of part of your soul, your life and personality - down. You are not thinking clearly, your sick - so your not allowed to sign a mortgage, buy a car, or lay down and die!

You need to do the Hard stuff - and get help! I wish we can help you, but I have been where your at - for a very long time.... I am glad on the other side - telling you, this is not forever!

Please get the help you need, many of us have too.... the sun does shine again, we do smile - there is hope after the pain and darkness lifts.....