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.
I cant seem to keep going i get up pumped but my noon i Am alreadly just sitting somewhere messing around on my phone wasting the day away any ideas
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I did the dumbest thing today. I charged my earbuds, unplugged the block and put the block in my little bag instead of the earbuds. I wasn't happy about that when I got to the gym. What a dummy!
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Ever since I stopped doing therapy because of insurance, I've been feeling that old tense and irritable sense of anxiety and stress. I hate that. I was making so many strides and changes during therapy, my therapist would acknowledge all of my progress and accomplishments, and I miss that reassurance. Today I thought about it, and I made those changes! She would always tell me that I chose to...
Baby steps ... I can often push myself to take a small step or two and then I feel a satisfactory sense of accomplishment
So perhaps plan and push yourself to start doing a small thing...."cleaning the home' might seem overwhelming but doing the dishes or wiping the counter might not
I am sort of a clean freak however there are times that I just don't want to start..... I find rock music is always a big motivator to my getting moving
I'm glad that you're here.... It's a good site..... Big hug.....xo
I retired from the time clock world in 1995 and often miss the demands of the work-a-day life. Filling days on my own recognizance has proven to be a far greater challenge than handling the stresses of somebody else's agenda.
My most successful remedy has been scheduled events which include other people to hold me accountable. Classes and volunteer work are my personal faves. Even just one scheduled event per week can go a long way in helping me remember than the world has more to offer than the face of my cell phone.
Gentle support while you find what works for you, Cowboy. Welcome aboard.