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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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GETTING OUT OF BED!!

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Since my depression started back in September last year, and giving up my job in early November, I seem to spend all day, every day, in bed. Today (Friday) my husband was working from home and I didn't make it up out of bed until 5.00. I just lay in bed hiding under the duvet. I am wondering whether anybody else in this group has experienced such a crushing depression. I genuinely feel that a manic phase would be preferable to this. I have no motivation whatsoever and would really appreciate some advice from anybody else who has experienced this. HELP PLEASE!!
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It sucks. It sounds like you may need a med change.

I struggle most days to get out of bed, but just make myself do it. As long as I have 2 cups of tea when I get up, I usually have an OK day...may not get a lot accomplished, but I am not in bed.

Having a shower right away helps also. I struggle to do that...

Basically, forcing ourselves into a routine...

Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. I miss my hypomania too...I used to get it way more often than I do now...
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when i get that bad, i just make myself get up and do something for 5 mins. and then i can rest for like 10 mins. then i get up and try and do something for 10 mins and rest 10 mins and the do something for 15 mins and rest 10....etc. it really does help me get going when the depression is really bad.
silva
silva
Everyday i struggle with getting out of bed. Thank god some days i seem to realize i have a daughter to go to work for. Grace is right med change, shower, and forcing a routine. I know it's hard and i know after months of feeling so terrible it seems never ending. Try sitting outside or a walk everyday. I know it is extremely hard and don't feel worse it you can't accomplish what you set out to do. :You are in my prayers because i know how you feel.
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Thanks so much for taking the time out to reply. I appreciate all you said! XX
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Not that I practice what I preach...if I had Tesco's or Sainsbury's to deliver my groceries...I would probably never leave my house.

Seriously, I go to university & grocery shop, my pdoc & pharmacy...that is mostly all I manage.

Sometimes I can force myself out. Sometimes, I just can't seem to do it...having one of those days today so I understand.
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I got a dog that requires me to get up and take him out in the morning, and as soon as I am up, I make the bed (sloppy, but tucked in). I really resent having the dog when I am massively depressed, but it doesnt matter how much I resent him, he still needs to go out, and I live alone and I'm the only one who can do it. So I begrudgingly walk the dog. When I return, I'm a little less likely to crawl back in bed if its been made already. You have to find something that absolutely requires you to get up. You can always reward yourself with a nap later.
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That's the whole reason I got the dog in the first place, was to force me to get up and walk.
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Thanks Barney. I have 3 cats who need feeding in the morning. I have started filling their bowls when I go to bed. I am such a cheat!
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I only get out of bed to get some coffee, play on puter and then back to bed i will go, unless i have something i have to do. I have tried to make projects to complete, a to do list. It has worked, i redid the kitchen, bathroom and have become a good woodcrafter, as long as i dont have to leave the house. Then down go extra pills just to walk out the door. Set small goals, and just keep on working on your list one item at a time. Hope you stablize, check with doc and meds.
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Getting out of bed is truly the hardest thing for me to conquer when the black depressions strike. You have to find something that will work for you. Staying in bed all day will only keep you in its grip. I know now is not a very good time for figuring out a new strategy in dealing with it. You've really been strugglling with it a long time, that really sucks. Is your pdoc doing anything to try and correct it?
radykiel
radykiel
I hate getting out of bed to. It takes a real effort to get out. I do get out to get kids off to school thats at 5:30am but then I go back to bed after they leave. I try to get up before noon. It just sucks cuz most of day is gone. I have to force myself to get moving. It would be kinda nice to have even part of a manic phase.
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I am experiencing it right now, wish I had some miracle advice to give you.
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Thanks to everybody. Barney, I did try to have my meds changed at my last pdoc appointment on Monday, but he wants to keep me on the existing ones. I have ditched them all as they were doing nothing, and at least I don't have the awful medicated feeling anymore. XX
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You might need a med change, there are 2 combo of drugs that only allow me to sleep 6 hours a night. But maybe thats a bad thing???
Marilyanna
Marilyanna
Med change. Even when I am depressed I get soo manymessages to my brain I cant stay under the covers all day.
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