Makes sense to me. In the end you should always do as you wish.
I finally got to where I didn't worry about being happy or sad, but looked for the balance in everything. It's odd what works.

yes it makes perfect sense to me. you can't always oull 'happy' ooout of a bag on cue. how you feel is how you feel and all part of bp and if hibernatiing and taking some time to yourself is what you need to do to get through it then be gentle with yourself and you know what works best for you. you sound overwhemed so a break from it all is probably just what you need right now. be good to you. that is the important thing for you at this time. you don't need any added pressure. big fat hugs.

I get it. I feel that way too where I just need to lay around and cry or be sad. But my loved ones dont get it and feel that it is always neccesary to pull me out of the depression right away. Sometimes though I just have so much emotion in me I have to get it out out or I will explode. You do what you have to do for you. Hugs.

You make perfect sense. I'm sorry that you're dealing with so much, and feeling depressed at the same time - it's so hard. I hope you get what you need - put your foot down and do what you need to do. F everyone else who doesn't understand. xoxo

Makes sense to me, too. A mental health professional once in the hospital told me I needed to Let Go Of My Depression. And I had no idea what her intentions were telling me that. I think after a prolonged period of depression it's important to Work Through It....which can take years!!!

Understandably you are depressed with everything that's been going on. As long as you believe that it won't always be this way, I think it's fine to allow yourself the depression when you need to. ((((((Hugs))))))

Sorry my wording didn't come out right. When you are depressed it's hard to see beyond the depression. What I meant to say is that *I* believe it won't always be this way for you reds. ((((More hugs)))))

Certainly if your cat is that ill Red it would be a reason to grieve and grief is a powerful emotion... Sending you a great big hug.....I'm so sorry you're going through this...x

Yes, sometimes that's all you can do. Hugs.

Hugs, Red - yes, 'hibernation' is what irish called it - sounds like a plan, and hopefully at the End of a week of that, you'll feel a bit more like tackling emotions again - but I understand exactly how that is.

Sorry about your cat :(

xo

I most definitely hibernate ! So don't feel alone if you opt for a week in your jammies.

Thanks so much everyone for the comments. It makes me feel better knowing I'm not alone. I had an intake assessment for a new p doc today and she is matching me with a p doc that is suppose to be really good with people who are bi polar. My appointment with him is in 2 weeks.

The vet wants me to try a stronger pain med on Minnie my cat. I'm going to give it a try but I really think it might be time. I don't want her in pain at all. She's 19 and she has some inflammation in her bladder causing her pain. She's on an anti inflammatory, vitamins,pain meds and we have to give her insulin shots for her diabetes. I just want to make the right decision for her.

I am so sorry to hear about Minnie. 19 years is amazing! It's so hard to know what to do, I know. ((((Hugs))))

Hugs, Red. I hear you...what your experiencing makes perfect sense...but is it real depression? Because grief is different, though it can be folded into depression. The feeling I get is a real blues song...do you listen to Billie Holiday? Or other blues singers?

And more hugs for you and gentle pets for Minnie. I had a cat who was seventeen. Unfortunately he was eaten by, likely, a coyote :(

Only you know what you need and if that's staying in your pajama's for a week or two go for it. Don't get into isolation for too long though because it will make the depression worse. I hear what you are saying. You need down time. Sorry about Minnie. Good luck!

Remember these people that are trying to help you are "normal", you are 'not". you have many different forms of depressions. This isn't fair. These are "real" reasons for you to be depressed. Do not feel guilty about this. This is ok.
Sometimes your life doesn't have to be an open book. for example. When your sister breaks up with her boyfriend or losses a job. does she see a therapist and have the entire family tell how to react...NO.

Sometimes. These issues should be yours. We've been so transparent with are life and we've never taken for granted that some things could be left in our hands for us to RELY on us. but it surly can.

Your feelings are Very real to me and every you wrote makes so much sense. Don't shower for a week stay in your pajamas and watch movies and ignore the world. and feed your soul.
I do this all the time. every few weeks. This is my special place for me. for closeness to me to my soul.

I don't tell anybody anything because I do enjoy that part of me even when I'm sad.

I hope you feel better in you days of tv watching. Good Job, God Bless