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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ATOWifeofJason 10/30/2012

So I haven't brushed my hair-which is down to my waist- in over a month. I am still bathing and brushing my teeth, but I just can't get myself to do anything with my hair except put it into a ponytail right after I take a shower. I know this is a sign I am depressed but I just don't give a rats hiney...

I have other things to worry about right now...do others struggle with things like this? Is this trivial or something I should work on...does it really matter in the grand scheme of things?

justletmebe 10/30/2012

I'm having trouble with the same thing. Cant tell what it is either. It sucks, just dont have the energy or interest. Your not alone ((HUGS))

BabyShelby 10/30/2012

Hi ATO~~

The fact that you haven't combed your hair in over a month may say more about you having long hair than the state of your depression. Maybe you're just tired of it.

Long hair is a lot of work and a big commitment. Why not snip it off and donate it to Locks for Love? Wigs for cancer patients can be made and you'll get a makeover. Win-win!!

deleted_user 10/30/2012

yea

deleted_user 10/30/2012

sorry ... what i meant to say is yes i do have these issues. it is 4:00p here and i am still in my pajamas teeth unbrushed hair never touched.

sometimes i just wear the same pj's days on end

deleted_user 10/30/2012

(and don't shower or even brush teeth- yeah i know.. something to be proud of :D )

ATOWifeofJason 10/30/2012

Yeah....I know I could shower more, but forget shaving legs or other crap. I would just rather sleep or veg out in my chair or on the couch. I love my hair short but it grows like a weed...I would need to get it cut like every 3-4 weeks to keep it. Thanks everyone...it is nice to know I'm not alone.

BabyShelby 10/30/2012

I envy you with long hair and the ponytail option. Mine is just shoulder-length and layered. My ponytail looks like a puppy that's been docked. Not cute. Not to be deterred, I tracked down a cute little hunk of hair that I can clip on my mini-pony and then I can rock a messy bun like the rest of y'all. God forbid the wind blows. :) You do whatcha gotta do!!

mush18 10/30/2012

i find that when my self care depletes it is a sign of depression to say the least.

but you are still bathing and you are still brushing your teeth. perhaps your hair is too long to manage when you feel this way, would it be out of the question to cut it to a manageable length?

sometimes a change in hair can be cathartic and encourage a change in self perhaps ?

i hope you manage to get it under control before you've got dreadlocks lol x

deleted_user 10/30/2012

I had to break down and chop my long mop off and that I did. It was to my mid back, is very thick, kinda coarse, and I just had no desire to tend to it. Ponytails gave me headaches and when I tried to sleep I pulled my own hair while rolling over. IT was beautiful but a pain!!!

deleted_user 10/30/2012

I do get hair brushed and bath taken but am out of clean clothes I smell like the dogs and not a clue when I picked up toothbrush last - not to be disgusting

SwordDancer 10/31/2012

The past few months have been so bad for me I didn't shower for weeks. I could barely get out of bed to take care of my dad. My hair was past my shoulders. Out of disgust for myself I took the clippers and buzzed it...military style.

deleted_user 10/31/2012

i bathe every 3 days or so....brushing my teeth takes too much energy at times...i try to brush them every other night...

i'm like you, lionne...the same pajamas for several days...

my legs look like a black forest.

too damn tired and sick..don't give a shit right now.

china70 10/31/2012

your definately not alone i feel like this too. Jus dont have the energy or care.

china70 10/31/2012

I do bath daily jus usually late in the day but i have no energy most the time to do anything. I have to force myself to get things done.

surferchica 10/31/2012

Struggling with hygiene...or not doing it for days on end is sign of depression or impending depression for me. I have curly hair that can get pretty crazy looking.

I have gone 6 days without washing it when depressed and 3 or 4 days very often w/o a shower if I am depressed.

I am a fanatic about oral hygiene normally. Even that suffers when I am depressed. But I don't eat either, if it is that bad, so maybe it balances out.

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