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.
Every day is different. Some days are good days - somedays not so good.
Today I went to work - it wasn't a great day - but I reminded myself that somedays are like that and I kept
at working - and did a thorough decent job.
I left work - and just felt that 'not good day' feeling follow me home - and I just felt so amorphous, sad
and lacking. I tried to lift my spirits by buying myself some treats, but I also kept within the realm of the diet I hope to keep.
I usually buy Diet Pepsi - but decided that might be not so good for my mental and physical health and so I cut that out.
I spent the rest of the day in front of the TV (well went for a short walk too) and in front of the laptop - on FB and DS.
My mind just seems lacking - a sense of order perhaps - a sense of knowing of wisdom -
When it was time to wash up before bed, I felt great that I had that routine.
And I will watch my regular news shows -
take my meds - and then go to bed. Just the structure of that seemed to lift my spirits. I know this may sound weird
but I think structures can be booster to our mental outlook. I have heard people say - routines and rituals are calming.
Well just getting ready for bed made me feel great.
I thought about religion too, and how at moments of feeling unwound - unraveled in the day - I can see how some
can gravitate towards reading the bible. I don't do that - but I have meditated while working or after a long day.
Spirituality - or just some kind of routines remind me of the positive in my life.
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Hey All...I hope that you have a lovely, peaceful beginning of your weekI have a bunch of chores that need doing but may put them off til tomorrow and just hang out with my landlord/roomie todayWhat about you?...Anything special going on?Have a great day and take good care of you!!..Xo
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Once again I've had a fever today. I'm not going to the hospital because that's a huge waste of time but I did schedule a dr appointment for Wednesday afternoon.
Chris is also right, I think - a little spontaneity goes a long way but I still need it within the confines of structure.. you sound really strong, Mark! Glad you were able to make it through your day without incident! ❤️
I think it sounds like you're on a healthy path....xo
Princess
I watch certain tv shows - most every day. I have a part time job that has the same schedule everyday - and so I go to get ready for bed - and then go to sleep at the same time every day. It's just me who I have to worry about so it's maybe easy to be so selfish about my routines and rituals. Sometimes things are different - but the usual routine has really given me a framework .. a back ground.. to go from out of control to more mindful about what I am experiencing (and so I process it better.) I will always have difficulties and some woe about that but so far these same highlights to my day give me some relief :)