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 11/02/2009

I haven't been online really in about a week. My computer crashed and I had to have it fixed. I spent a whole week doing nothing....absolutely NOTHING but laying around and reading books.

Luckily my fiance cleaned the whole house without any of my help, so the only thing I actually have to do is laundry. BUT. That's such a process and I'm so used to just laying around that I can't muster up the motivation to actually do it. I have to do it before my fiance comes home from work so it doesn't look like I've spent another day just laying around. I'm so weak and tired from it.

This is my only task that I HAVE to do, aside from a load of dishes (which is no big deal). I'm tired of feeling like a piece of shit that is just lazy and does nothing! Help me to get motivated please!

deleted_user 11/02/2009

When I feel this way I think: start at the very beginning, it's a very good place to start. Which is cheesy but it is a line from The Sound of Music. So think about loading the machine with the whites (or whatever). That is the place to start. Then you are up and doing it and hopefully the rest will come easier.

kathy1962 11/02/2009

Oh, I wish I had the magic words that would make it all happen, cuz then I wouldn't be the same way! I know what you are going through and i know how you feel. Maybe we can encourage each other to do a little everyday!

deleted_user 11/02/2009

I get like this too and I don't have any words of wisdom. I wish I had some magic words. I find when I start one thing though I can get the rest done. Like if I get one load of laundry done, I can get all the loads done. I hope that helps.

*HUGS*

deleted_user 11/02/2009

one load at a time...sweet jesus. sorry, stupid joke. anywhooo. i start by doing one load and make that a goal. how about trying one load this morning, right now and doing one load after lunch. thats a start. somedays the thought of it gets me going, but i know i have to do it or it won't get done. baby steps

Bluefly 11/02/2009

I wish I had some magic words for you. I am so far behind on my laundry it is ridiculous. I have about five loads that need to be folded and put away...that's the hard part for me. Just try and focus on getting one thing done. Like i am going to get my son's stuff hung up and put away, if that takes all day, so be it. At least I accomplished something...you know?

I'm right there with you today.

HannaHana 11/02/2009

I actually went to do a load of laundry...brought my clothes in and everything...just to find that my fiance had been doing laundry this morning, so I had to fold the towels in the dryer and empty the washer, THEN I finally got my clothes in there. I guess, at least, I did something. Once I've got my clothes in there I'm pretty sure I'll follow through and finish up. Thanks everyone!

deleted_user 11/02/2009

Put on some of your favorite music, maybe make a pot of coffee, and get your body moving. Do a little dancing...do a little laundry...see how easy it is to get things done? You just need to energize yourself. Try to make it fun...I know I hate laundry day lol.

deleted_user 11/02/2009

I set the timer for things I don't want to do. When the timer goes off I start a load, etc. Restart the timer for when the clothes stop and put them in the dryer. I have to get up to turn the timer off so I might as well do the job.

HannaHana 11/02/2009

I've got the ball rolling. I've folded 2 loads of laundry and am working on my own personal 2nd load of laundry. It's tedious and I still have to fold and put everything away, but I'm confident that I'll at least get some more of it done! This is my only task today. Get the laundry done. I surely can prove my self-worth and get something done!

I had to take some xanax to quell the horrible anxiety of actually doing it, but it seems to be working. Thanks again all!

deleted_user 11/02/2009

I'm going through exactly the same thing. I feel like a lazy good for nothing. I hope you find a way to overcome this...then let me know what you come up with. Good luck to you!

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