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.
Hey everyone :)
Just wanted to share something I feel is working for me and see if any of you have found success doing the same. I'm talking about getting into a gym routine. Or any exercise routine for that matter. Since I have an addictive personality and I have been known to dabble in drug/alcohol use, my doctor suggested I get into working out and becoming addicted to that instead. Which is fine by me because I've been trying to lose weight and get in shape for a while now. I find that since I have a schedule now, where I get up at 6 am every day and go to the gym for an hour and half, I function better throughout the day. I of course still take my medication (Zoloft and Neurontin) daily, but I feel really really good. I have less mood swings and I find that I am not torturing myself with self hatred as much as I usually would prior to getting into working out. I am also eating healthy. Do any of you find that this is a great treatment method for BP and find yourself managing better? I encourage anyone who feels bad about themselves to begin the journey of a healthier lifestyle. It really works and I love it!
Just wanted to share something I feel is working for me and see if any of you have found success doing the same. I'm talking about getting into a gym routine. Or any exercise routine for that matter. Since I have an addictive personality and I have been known to dabble in drug/alcohol use, my doctor suggested I get into working out and becoming addicted to that instead. Which is fine by me because I've been trying to lose weight and get in shape for a while now. I find that since I have a schedule now, where I get up at 6 am every day and go to the gym for an hour and half, I function better throughout the day. I of course still take my medication (Zoloft and Neurontin) daily, but I feel really really good. I have less mood swings and I find that I am not torturing myself with self hatred as much as I usually would prior to getting into working out. I am also eating healthy. Do any of you find that this is a great treatment method for BP and find yourself managing better? I encourage anyone who feels bad about themselves to begin the journey of a healthier lifestyle. It really works and I love it!
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Mom and I have errands to run this morning. She said we can get sushi for lunch though. I go back to work today. What are you looking forward to this weekend?
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Lets make ot a good beginning to the weekHow can we start the day off on a positive note!I have several chores planned that I have been putting off but I'm determined to accomplish todaySo I'm feel grateful for accomplishmentsI hope that you all have a fabulous week!!Sending hugs...xo
Gym? No. Nor for me. But you're totally right! Exercise is KEY!
I'm leaving the house soon - I'm a bit nervous - but it will be good.
Ironically, I slept well for the first time last night in over a month.
Keep it up it helps a lot!
But I'm a little between a rock and a hard place at the moment.... I got a full time job in February but a train and bus to get there....not a lot of time to hit the gym!
I squeeze in more walks! I've never found an antidepressant that worked for me so exercise was a last resort..... And it really worked!
Spacekat I hope it went well!!!