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.
does this happen to others.i run 4 times a week and weight train 3 times a week.i play soccer once a week.my problem is i can go weeks doing well running etc and i feel the benifits.and then i go weeks when running becomes diffcult.weight trainig i cannot lift or do as many reps as normal.its as if all my strengh and runnnig abilty just dissapears.i do not over train i eat healty and get plenty of sleep.it is not because i am high.i am normally always depressed.this has always happened since i wa young.somtimes i wonder what is the point of exercising if qiute a lot of the time i do not feel the benifits.exerising does not help my depression.coulld it be my meds.i take sodiu8m valporate lamical serquel.i used to take lithium untill recently.any advise woul dbe helpful.
Are you sure you are eating enough before and after training? Are you eating enough protein too? B vitamins and fish oil are very helpful for energy as well. Your body may just need a good solid week of rest. Good luck to you.
If I tried training when low I got injuries or got sick. Sometimes when I trained when I felt good I got hypomanic. I think maybe some of it has got to do with chemical imbalances and stuff that are a part of BP. Can't really give advice as I haven't figured it out myself yet, although I have stopped weight training and taken up yoga instead and am feeling better for it. Hope that helps a bit.