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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mashanova4
mashanova4

im new here and i just hit a major episode of depression. im confused about my daily routine. im self employed and don't have much savings. i wake up in the morning glued to bed and cant seem to motivate to get up and going. i finally made it out of the house at 1130 to go for a run and felt a bit better, but lack of a realistic plan for the day makes me immobile. if this continues any longer i will be completely broke. reality seems to be out of reach.

Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Welcome to our community though sorry you are here. I had a three week suicidal depression in January. It was just awful. Do you see a therapist? Are you on medication? Do you have and use any coping strategies?
mashanova4
mashanova4
going to see a therapist tomorrow. I'm bipolar 1 and take abilify 15mg. trying to figure out coping strategies.
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Your therapist will be able to help you find coping strategies that will work for you. Good luck
TC40
TC40
I'm so sorry for what you are going through. Lack of structure, for me, makes my anxiety and depression exponentially worse. In partial hospitalization they told us to SCHEDULE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE.
I HOPE you start. Feeling better ASAP!!!
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
You say your BiPolar I, so your generally more Manic than Depressed? You only take Abilify and nothing else to manage your BiPolar? Are you under the care of a Psychiatrist?
RLSBuddy
RLSBuddy
Welcome! Therapy is always good, IMO. Also, it can help to see a psychiatrist to see what could be added to abilify or if that could be increased. Best wishes that this will be a short episode.
RealHeart
RealHeart
Call your doc and tell them this. I would make an appointment asap.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Welcome to the board Mashan….. This is a good place to come

I would call your doctor re your medication first … Is it working or not??

You may need a med tweak.... I often use a time frame to see if I need medical intervention so if I'm low for more then a couple of weeks I need to see my doc or if suicide seems like a viable option

I agree that seeing a psychiatrist can be a big help to us...….. Big hug.... xo
Nester4U
Nester4U
Welcome! I hope your depression has a very short stay. Big hugs and hang in there.
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