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.
Even though I havn't been officially diagnosed as bpII, I feel like I'm beginning to have the same feelings I had a few weeks ago when I thought I was 'cured' from my depression and anxiety however came crashing down a week later (pdoc is now monitoring moods).....
So as of 3 days ago I've noticed that I've been more chatty, outgoing, doing LOTS of activites, getting heaps done, sending important e-mails that I've been putting off, not eating/sleeping much, feel as though I have more energy then usual, wanting to talk more with friends and family, feeling HAPPY!! and the list goes on.........
so now what.....I can't see my pdoc till next week (I'm going to call her tomorrow though just to let her know how I feel)
Should I be taking advantage of this 'high' to get tasks done or should I be backing off so if there is a 'crash' it won't be so severe? Interested to hear any advice on what I should/shouldn't do to get through a (possible) hypomanic phase.
x
peace
So as of 3 days ago I've noticed that I've been more chatty, outgoing, doing LOTS of activites, getting heaps done, sending important e-mails that I've been putting off, not eating/sleeping much, feel as though I have more energy then usual, wanting to talk more with friends and family, feeling HAPPY!! and the list goes on.........
so now what.....I can't see my pdoc till next week (I'm going to call her tomorrow though just to let her know how I feel)
Should I be taking advantage of this 'high' to get tasks done or should I be backing off so if there is a 'crash' it won't be so severe? Interested to hear any advice on what I should/shouldn't do to get through a (possible) hypomanic phase.
x
peace
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charting your moods is a great idea for your Pdoc mine loves it it really helps controling my moods by seeing my triggers.
Sleep i agree is the most important part it helps alot with maintaing some control and staying away from the bad impulses that come your way.