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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HannaHana 08/26/2009

Today was supposed to be my kids' first day of school, but it was cancelled for today b/c of construction. Blah.

Now I'm sitting here on the computer. I don't wanna sit on the computer. I don't wanna do anything, go anywhere, nothing. I can't even get my fingers to work right on the keyboard.

I just feel like I don't wanna do anything today. What am I to do?

deleted_user 08/26/2009

Hanna, could you convince yourself to go for a walk? You might feel a little better after. I know it's hard. Set one small goal of something to do. Maybe read a book or do some sort of sudoku or other game? I cannot do word searches or crosswords when I get to the point I'm at now, but I usually can manage sudoko.

I got my butt to work today even though I really don't want to be here.

*HUGS*

dancingd 08/26/2009

Take a day of doing nothing..I'm sure after a summer of watching kids and your taking on that job,you could use a day of doing nothing..no harm.

dancingd 08/26/2009

or take a walk

vickybea 08/26/2009

do you have a garden to chill in or if its a lovely day pack a picnic grab a book and your walkman and chill at the local park do nothing but outside

HannaHana 08/26/2009

Thanks guys...it's only a matter of a couple of hours before the neighborhood kids start to come over to my house. I don't know why they want to be here, but they all want to come into my house.

I'll be throwing kids out of the house all day long. :( Can't take a walk while the kids are around. I'd need a babysitter. I'd love to do nothing today. Sounds good.

deleted_user 08/26/2009

Well, Hanna, it sounds like you have a plan now. *HUGS*

Just relax.

Shelly4 08/26/2009

Sweetie, having younger kids can be such a strain on our emotional psyche. Do what you can, but dont feel guilty when you just dont have the energy to do too much. Take the day and relax with the kids. Maybe take them out for a picnic later, even in the back yard. I used to love to go to the zoo with the kids, it destracted them and I loved just looking at the animals. Very relaxing for me. Do something to take your mind off how you feel and if you dont have the energy to do anything than dont do anything.

Sometimes it worked if I made a plan to do one or two small things, then give myself permission to take the rest of the day off guilt free. Hope you have a beautiful day Hanna. Hugs

deleted_user 08/26/2009

I call my do nothing days mental health days as I do need them every so often. I'm sorry you'll be tossing kids out all day long. Wish you could find a sitter so you could go for a walk. When is the construction supposed to be finished any word on that? I hope it is soon.

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