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 have been feeling sooooooo good for such a long time well over three weeks. As of yesterday my mood started to slip. I know part of it has to do with the fact that I do not seem to be able to get my sleep regulated. I know this is part of our condition but this really sucks, big time.
Prior to this mood swing I had this whole list of goals I wanted to move toward, and I know I still will but a lot of the energy I had put forward toward reaching these goals is beginning to come. While I know I will eventually be glad, right now I just feel overwhelmed and really apathetic about all of the previous steps I have taken that have brought me to this point. Getting all the books and responses to some ideas I had about working from home, learning more about the internet and more remind me of how this condition really blows the wind right out of your sails. Now I have all this stuff that reminds me of how good and energetic I felt before. Now I just feel like I don't care about anything except, sleeping, eating, watching mindless TV and isolating at home. I need to shower and clean the apartment and I just don't care. How in the hell am I supposed to be able to have a relationship with anyone feeling this way?
I just met a new guy on Monday who has called several times and I don't even want to talk to him. When I met him on Monday all was great, Wednesday when we talked for two hours on the phone we laughed and had great conversation. Now, I couldn't care less. This is bullshit. If I were on the other side of the situation I would think this person is nuts and cannot be relied upon to keep their word. So do you explain what the hell is wrong with you and send educational literature so that they GET IT! Seems a bit overwhelming and inappropriate and I don't plan to do that but....just needed to rant a bit. Frustrated and will demand sleeping meds from my dr on Monday. I MUST get on to a better schedule for sleep. Its messing with my food and my life in such a negative way.
Thanks for reading. Comments welcome
Prior to this mood swing I had this whole list of goals I wanted to move toward, and I know I still will but a lot of the energy I had put forward toward reaching these goals is beginning to come. While I know I will eventually be glad, right now I just feel overwhelmed and really apathetic about all of the previous steps I have taken that have brought me to this point. Getting all the books and responses to some ideas I had about working from home, learning more about the internet and more remind me of how this condition really blows the wind right out of your sails. Now I have all this stuff that reminds me of how good and energetic I felt before. Now I just feel like I don't care about anything except, sleeping, eating, watching mindless TV and isolating at home. I need to shower and clean the apartment and I just don't care. How in the hell am I supposed to be able to have a relationship with anyone feeling this way?
I just met a new guy on Monday who has called several times and I don't even want to talk to him. When I met him on Monday all was great, Wednesday when we talked for two hours on the phone we laughed and had great conversation. Now, I couldn't care less. This is bullshit. If I were on the other side of the situation I would think this person is nuts and cannot be relied upon to keep their word. So do you explain what the hell is wrong with you and send educational literature so that they GET IT! Seems a bit overwhelming and inappropriate and I don't plan to do that but....just needed to rant a bit. Frustrated and will demand sleeping meds from my dr on Monday. I MUST get on to a better schedule for sleep. Its messing with my food and my life in such a negative way.
Thanks for reading. Comments welcome
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Seems to go with the BP and anxiety territory. If I wake up and find myself doing it, I become determined to do the opposite.
Try not to think about all the things that could go wrong or have gone wrong before.
If he asks, just tell him you just like to take things slow. Don't let the things that slow you down dominate the discussion.