Welcome to the board!!!.... I find this time of year usually causes me to dip.... I am presently in the process of changing meds after a very long time

At this point I'm not really sure how it'll go... I'm not feeling great either

I treat myself gently during these days... Baby steps.... If you need a day just to rest why not take it

If you aren't up to cooking have some toast or a sandwich.... As long as it doesn't go on for too long there's nothing wrong for taking it easy for a bit

I have a SAD or happy lamp now.... I haven't used it much yet but my psych believes the science behind them is valid.... It might be worth trying one

Big hug.... This is a good site.... I'm glad that you've found us.....xo

Hello, nice to meet you. Im sorry your feeling this way. It is awful . depression is a hard one because u really dont have the energy or want to do anything. Its not that i dont know how to fix it or what helps. I do know.but i am unmotivated to do it nor do i have the energy to do such things. Its a vicious cycle for me. Hope you get better. Let me know what you work out.

I know for me a type A personality with bipolar 1 - the do nothing days are the hardest- I remind myself that I am recovering- taking the time for myself - the slower pace allows me to finish that book or catch up on a movie on my wish list- not have to think about making the big meals- a simple salad or soup - add support to facebook friends without a like-

I remind myself that slower days are good for me- and then I look forward to the days when the skies the limit on getting stuff done--

I check in with pdoc to tweek a med- I also use a SAD lamp--

We all have various coping methods-- taking care of ourselves in either state should be the priority- hugs

Hi and welcome. I also have bipolar, borderline, and generalized anxiety. I find a routine and structure helps me stay well. I’ve been in therapy for six years and I look forward to hashing our my problems with my therapist. What are some of your coping skills? For me arts and crafts really help. I am currently making Christmas cards with my cricut machine.
I also enjoy coloring and taking my dogs for walks.

Thanks polar bare and kisses! Yeah I need coping skills. I've been trying to make it to dbt group therapy but I just get to unmotivated and the class is 2 hours long! I have adhd and that is hard!! But like last time if I need to step out and take a break or leave after an hour, then atleast I went and learned something. I like your thought on the slow days polar bare,I should look at it as my week of just taking it one step at a time and not overwhelm myself. Thank you both!!

Most days I am in my recliner... all day long. I go thru periods where I feel bad about myself for just doing that, but I mad ei tout of my bed, that was the first step of the day. So then, I make myself get off the chair and do one thing, back into my recliner and later on will try one more thing, if I can. While I am sitting in my recliner I engage in listening to book tapes or playing online games as it keeps my mind moving if my body is not.

I like what polarbare had to say too !!