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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HannaHana 05/12/2009

You know when you can't sit down and do anything for more than a few minutes. You want to crawl out of your skin. You have zero interest in anything. You're just "blah". Not completely depressed, definitely nowhere near happy.

Just blah.

Yeah, I've got that lately. Any suggestions?

deleted_user 05/12/2009

Sounds like my life. Try doing nice things for yourself maybe go shopping but don't overdo it. Treat it as if it were depression because it sounds like dysthimia or a low grade depression. Hope you feel better soon.

deleted_user 05/12/2009

How's the weather where your at?

If it's nice out, try to get out for a bit, go to a park and enjoy the scenery.

I have to get out, otherwise I get like that and it takes.

deleted_user 05/12/2009

Even if you don't want to go shopping, go for a drive. Regardless of the weather, it may shift your focus from your inner self to everything around you.

deleted_user 05/12/2009

I call it "yucky" Sorry you feel like this. :hugs:

deleted_user 05/12/2009

Did they up your cogentin - or is it helping at all??

Unwell 05/12/2009

wish i had some advice for ya, but i dont know what to do when im that way :( hope you feel better soon!

deleted_user 05/12/2009

try and release some endorphins into your brain. You can engage in strenuous excercise or some hard work around the house like mow the lawn or have sex.

HannaHana 05/12/2009

I've only been on cogentin for about a week, no help from it yet. Just a really dry mouth.

The weather is nice enough, but chances are that I won't go out for a walk or anything.

I'd love to go shopping, but there's just no money in my account.

Sex would be my choice activity, but my fiance is actually out of town.

Thank you all for your ideas.

deleted_user 05/12/2009

hang in there hanna, better days are to come. try going for a walk or just sit outside for a little bit and get vitamin d, even if it is on the front stoop.

deleted_user 05/12/2009

Y'know speaking of Vit D - get tested for that, you could be surprised. I take multivitamins with it, I also take a cal/mag/zinc with Vit D, I drink milk with vit D - I should have enough vit D right? Well no way - I have pretty close to almost none when they tested me. Vitamin D deficiency has a big tie in to depression. I have to take a huge prescription supplement once a week just to make sure I am getting enough - crazy - huh? Now don't just go out and take it, you can overdose on it and it can be dangerous - but ask your doctor (pdoc, PCP) to test your levels... you may just be surprised.

deleted_user 05/12/2009

listening to good music in the car always cheers me up, especially if i can roll down the window.

the blahs don't worry me that much, as it's better than the alternative of feeling even worse. but if the blahs can go either way, let's steer them towards the more positive end: do something that makes you laugh, get a hug, etc.

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