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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veryblue 02/02/2011

what do you do to get some energy?
i've got a lot of housework to do n i can't be arsed
missed my work today too (voluntary work)

can't seem to get my shit together these last few weeks
I might be in a dip i wouldn't say the dreaded d is coming
just a dip

any suggestions?

deleted_user 02/02/2011

I wish i did...i HAVE to go & get my meds today, im out & its -15 windy & snowing...i just HAVE to force myself, sorry couldnt be of more help.
Maybe have a reward for your self.
HUGS
dee

deleted_user 02/02/2011

I've been this way too...low energy...due to my medication that is. I just give myself 2-3 tasks to accomplish during the day and just maintain the rest of what is clean. I too reward myself afterwards with a down time for me afterwards or in between. I hope you get some needed things done ~hugs

CarlaBent 02/02/2011

I wish I knew. I've been waiting for a burst of energy for over a year now.
I hope your dip is just that -- a little dip that will soon leave you!!!! (((((Hugs)))))

deleted_user 02/02/2011

I'm hoping someone replies with some advice. I'm completely exhausted all the time lately. I did dance for a little while today. Once I started, I felt better. I had a little bit more energy for about an hour.

veryblue 02/02/2011

thanks for your replys
maybe i need a multivitamine
just for a boost

deleted_user 02/02/2011

i take vitamins....b 12 and b 6 and vit c and a multivitamin...i dont know what i'd feel like without them since i've been taking them for years n years. that may help. Also with us being "women" i find that 2wks before my cycle starts....I AM EXHAUSTED and it takes tons of effort to get anything accomplished. Something to think about.

veryblue 02/02/2011

my cycle is there now also, another reason i don't want to go out

heretic 02/02/2011

I doubt I can be much help since I have no energy either. But I can say that even as depressed as I am, and as exhausted, I still do what I have to do simply because I have no choice. I work because I have to. I bathe because I have to (and yes it is hard to motivate to do even that). I clean the dishes because there is no one else here to help. So I guess what I'm saying is you do things you have to do simply Because you have to do them. How you feel about it is an entirely separate issue. It sux, I know.

deleted_user 02/02/2011

All I was doing was wondering the house, I would pick something up here and there and someonme suggested as I wondered to put a dust cloth in my hand that was the dusting at least would get done.....

TwilightStar 02/02/2011

caffeine and sugar.

lots and lots of sugar.

when you feel yourself crashing, get more coffee. ; )

thats how I studied for my first final in high school, anyway....

heretic 02/02/2011

TwilightStar is right - caffeine is a good drug and it works really well provided it doesn't have a bad interaction with whatever other meds you may be taking. I had to give up coffee when I got on Wellbutrin.

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