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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PaganSpirit 04/03/2016

Getting ready to leave work today and out of nowhere I feel sadness. It took me totally be surprise. I've been doing better. Still dealing with depression but overall doing better and this feeling was strong. The feeling of sadness was strong and soon after I started thinking of cutting which I haven't thought of in a while. I know I'm a moody bitch sometimes but this really surprised me. To have a mood swing that drastic and fast. The real problem is I'm still feeling it. Don't know what to do.

bluemood82 04/03/2016

(((((hugs)))))) That is how this illness is-unpredictable.

PaganSpirit 04/03/2016

Thanks guys, I appreciate the support.

MayB 04/03/2016

HI Pagan,

Sorry to hear. You know the path of grief often takes turns we don't expect as does the path of depression and sometimes it's hard to tell which is which...Yikes!

When this happens to me I ask myself:
1. What's my sleep been like?
2. How much exercise have I been getting?
3. What's my nutrition been like?

Usually my self care has been a miss somewhere on that contingent.
(((Hugs)))) I'm sorry you are feeling this low buddy....

SensitiveHoboLady 04/03/2016

I understand the feeling. Sometimes profound sadness just hits be from out of nowhere. For me it's part Grief. Grief has been difficult for me. It's also biological. Brain chemicals, hormonal imbalances, all that.

Sending ((((((hugs))))) and positive thoughts your way.

polarbare 04/03/2016

I guess that's why they say waves of depression... it is disconcerting to say the least when its unexpected,, I do hope it goes away soon for you..((hugs)) polar

Autumn111269 04/03/2016

One time I stepped out of my kitchen and it was like I stepped on a switch...I immediately went into a bad depression and it just hit me out of nowhere. I totally understand. I used to cut as well but I am really hoping you won't. I know how hard this is but you can do it!! I am really sorry you have this feeling. Wishing you quick healing. Hugs.

dobiedots 04/03/2016

These mood swings can happen in a split second. I get the sadness thing..one minute I'm fine the next minute I'm thinking of all the suffering in the world, all the people that have died and I just cry and cry.
For me...a nap works. Just a few hours and I wake up "normal" again.
It's kind of wild how a mood swing can happen so fast and be so strong. Usually when it happens so fast, it also goes away fast.

JennS 04/04/2016

Maybe you you or heard something that that is associated with a sad event in your life.
Hugs

joneszy93 04/04/2016

I know how that's goes. I hate how fast and sudden mood swings can come on like this. Sorry that you're going through this P. Sending you hugs and hoping that the mood swing passes quickly for you.

PaganSpirit 04/04/2016

Thanks everybody for all your kind words and support. I woke up today feeling a little better and even feeling a bit energetic so I plan to get some much needed cleaning done around my apartment. If I can get that done I know I'll feel better. Wish me luck.

spacekat 04/04/2016

Good luck, Pagan! I'm glad you're feeling better today. Have a good one!! (((hugs)))

SunCloudJD 04/04/2016

Huge squishy hug for you sweetie... Hang on... Here's my hand....xo

dobiedots 04/04/2016

Pagan, could it have been brought on by the Amtrak accident in PA yesterday?

PaganSpirit 04/05/2016

That accident was tragic dobie but it wasn't because of that.

MayB 04/05/2016

Good luck Pagan my mental health is linked to my how clean my floors are!

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