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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xBlissx
xBlissx
OK so I've woken up. Buzzing with energy, and yet I look at things I need to do and I don't want to do them! The thought of it actually makes me feel freaked out. And yet here I am XD

OHHH, ISN'T IT WONDERFULL!!!

x-Bliss-x
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
I have that. Except when I get up the anxiety goes and the comatose apathy kicks in.

Sometimes there are just too many things to do. Maybe just do one or two and tell yourself that is as far as you will go today?
xBlissx
xBlissx
Yeah sounds like a good idea. Just don't want to dooooooo iiiiiit!

x-Bliss-x
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deleted_user
maybe you could try a reward system?
Marilyanna
Marilyanna
I always hate getting up when I dont have something activitiy to get up for. The day stretcges out heather and beyind. Takes 3 hours to get it together. Some times i will write liast of poss things to do the night before and then pick and choose later.
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