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.
Does anyone else suffer from this? On Wednesday evening I was doing ok, then I experienced a slight trigger and it was just like a light switch being turned off or a plug being pulled.
I sank like a stone into the doldrums. Sounds faded and I fazed in and out of semi conciousness.
So the last two days it has been an effort to do anything plus I have found it really hard not to snap at the kids, something I very rarely do.
The thing that worries me is that I have managed to 'find' the key to the medicine cupboard where Steve keeps all my meds. Now I just can't keep it off my mind and I know it's dangerous for me. I'm not sure where to turn for help, as all roads seem to lead to the hospital and I am NOT going there again.
I sank like a stone into the doldrums. Sounds faded and I fazed in and out of semi conciousness.
So the last two days it has been an effort to do anything plus I have found it really hard not to snap at the kids, something I very rarely do.
The thing that worries me is that I have managed to 'find' the key to the medicine cupboard where Steve keeps all my meds. Now I just can't keep it off my mind and I know it's dangerous for me. I'm not sure where to turn for help, as all roads seem to lead to the hospital and I am NOT going there again.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Remember that the meds only bring partial stability. There will still be ups and downs. We just need to learn coping mechanisms to deal with it.
When is your next counseling appt? I dont think you need a med change or to go to the hospital. But I do think you shoult see your counselor or therapist. You would benefit from talking to someone face to face right now.
You are a good person. And your hobbits love you regardless. If nothing else talk to Stephen.
Other than that, YES....I get depressed for no apparent reason. When I dig a little deeper, however, there usually is a reason; not taking my meds right, meds need changing, not eating right, not sleeping right and a hundred other things.
But I try not to succumb to the overwhelming feelings. I try to sit and sort things through in my mind.
I know it feels like crap but give yourself a chance. Try to relax and think. Know that if you went down, you can get back up. It's not easy but the more you dwell on it, the worse it gets.
And go give the key back to Steve.
Are you home alone now? Is there a friend or a neighbor you can call until Steve gets home? Then you can lean on him for strength and support. I would make an appt. w/the pdoc asap. All they need to do is adjust your meds. The depression is thinking for you right now, dont believe it or trust it.You can get past this. Talk to us, talk to Steve, don't be alone. Once the meds kick in you'll be ok. We've all done this and we'll do it again because we're bipolar and we are Survivors.
Give Steven the meds key---talk to him-he loves you very much, as do we. We want to have you around to joke with us, give us sexy little avitars to look at and your voice of calm and quiet when we are all set up about something.
You are so very loved Suze. Please take care of yourself--you told me the same thing this morning--now I get to tell you, too. Love ya, sweet girl. Nana
"swimming swimming just keep swimming, swimming swimming justt keep swimming" It's my mantra, plus I then think of the fish and it sometimes makes me smile!
Please keep swiming! We LOVE you sweetheart, as do your family.
Thanks all for your concern. Your a great bunch on here and I love you all.
Please bump if it slips too far down.
Thanks.
This year, my trigger was working at a stressful job. I'd been doing sooo well before that started, and now even though the job's ended, i struggle to get through each day.
I do hope you'll get through this, but think you should try to open up to yr pdoc and really describe yr symptoms/feelings as explicity but concisely as possible. Maybe those meds just need adjusting....?