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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iam30113
iam30113
i feel like i've been drained of everything, right down to my core and now i am nothing.
tommymott
tommymott
One way to look at it is that if you're nothing then you have no feelings or cares so it must be very peaceful. That's not necessarily bad.
iam30113
iam30113
It's something but I can't really say what. How many days do you think I can stay in my room for?
Misssy2
Misssy2
I identify with you....force yourself to get up and out..even if it is to the drugstore to poke around. I am about to force myself into the shower...Its so painful....so empty...so depressing.

Your not alone...do something and I will too and check back later.
Nester4U
Nester4U
Tommy I always love your reply's! You have a unique way of seeing things.

Iam, bust a move girl. Get out of that room and just do one thing that might help your perspective. I know you don't want to but do it anyway!! I promise you feel better at least for a bit.HUGS!!
iam30113
iam30113
I cooked. It's my new thing. If I'm feeling hypo or down I try to cook. It helps, somehow.
Nester4U
Nester4U
Yes, cooking or baking always makes me feel better for some reason too. Especially if it's something I've never made before. It gives me a sense of accomplishing something I guess.
dobiedots
dobiedots
I'd rather eat.
sadiegirl13
sadiegirl13
Hmmm, that reminds me of a college friend's I had. She was Jamaican and she would make me curried chicken and rice, sometimes shrimp.....yummmmmy! If you cook some curry, let me know, I'll be right over! ;-)
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
Cooking is such a good way to get out of a bad place. I recently started doing more of it and it's such a good thing to focus on!

(I'm not a master chef or anything but my creations are edible haha)
iam30113
iam30113
@Sadie, you'll have to fight off my best friend. She's a curry junkie. Lol. It really is therapeutic. I just grab random stuff that seem to go together and pray it comes out edible. 9 out of 10 times it does. It's no wonder I have to keep going grocery shopping these days. I'm up all hours of the night cooking to feel better.
TC40
TC40
I understand that feeling very very well. Hugs x
mugwort
mugwort
Great you're cooking. Cooking is not only something to do if you eat the right food you can get more energy. Protein is the best for getting more energetic. Not saying to give up meds but eating right is important as well. Good luck to you.
iam30113
iam30113
I'm not on meds so my diet is my best bet :-)
spacekat
spacekat
Good for you to start cooking!! That's an exciting, doable hobby!!
dobiedots
dobiedots
Good one Tommy. I'm going to look at it that way when I get that empty feeling. It's like a break from bipolar!

iam....I hope your feelings come back soon. In the meantime just be good to yourself and try to relax.
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