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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zombie
zombie
the last couple of days I have slept most of the time. This was following a bout of insomnia so I figured I needed the rest. Now I still can not get myself motivated. I've showered and managed to force some food down and I am pretty sure that getting myself out and to the park will be good for me but the desire to just sit here and mope is overwhelming. I need a big kick in the ass! any suggestions??
GracieLooWho
GracieLooWho
hae u tried a little bit of excercising?? sounds odd being so tired but it can be energizing... drink a lot of water, i know i feel very dragged down if i don't drink enough water... i hope you feel better!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
This is when talking to yourself is no longer a quirk, it's a tool. Try telling yourself to just get up off your butt, whether you like it or not, and get a move on. It's only hard at first. Then get out the door as fast as you can, and walk. Go to the park, and just let the day energize you. It's a pain in the butt to go, but if you motivate youself by saying it all out loud, I find it really does help. Good luck, I hope you can find your way out of your slump.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I plan out my day for the next day every night including my workouts to a specific every morning. I than rank the previous day on how i did on my plans on a scale of 1-10 in several catagories but the catagory I focus most on is improvement and effort. I get overwhelmed so easily if I focus on what I didn't do.

It's helped a ton. I've been out of the hospital for a year and I put on 65 pounds after going in cuase I got on a huge dose of zyprexa, but with the simple planing day by day I've lost about 50 of it. slowly I'm gaining my confidence but keeping track of its the best each day. I want to start keeping track of my moods better
deleted_user
deleted_user
Just remember that YOU are in control again, not your illness...when you know the difference between getting up and doing something vs. just sittin' ther, you are growing in your recovery. That's a good thing. Take it a little at a time and keep on keepin on. Your strength will come back but only if you let it. Keep reminding yourself of the accomplishments you are making and add a little bit more each time. Be gentle with yourself and treat yourself to things like a simple walk if you will. Make what you want to do to get you motivated as a gift to yourself for a job well done with what ever it takes. Even the littlest of things that you do can be of big importance to your mental wellness. Hope you feel better. Respectfully, Shari
deleted_user
deleted_user
Baby steps so you don't start beating yourself up. Exercise is great even if it's just a 15 minute walk.
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