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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Trying very hard to not crash!

bbarton6161
bbarton6161
I have been okay for several days now but am really having a hard time right now staying up out of the dark place. Mostly been okay about that but have had a few manic spells. I am afraid that I will be so disappointed that the new meds have let me down one more time that I will just give up. Is it asking too much to just want to be a normal person?
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spacekat
spacekat
I totally know where you're coming from and I hope you stay out of that dark space! If you feel like you're coming down hard and are just starting to feel detached, see if you can go for a brisk walk or do some yoga - something to get the endorphins running in your system.

I was just reading an article on Mindfulness and it talked about stopping our emotions in their tracks and recreating our emotional attitude using:

1. STOP - stop whatever you're doing

2. BREATHE - take as much time as you need to just focus on breathing, mindful breathing, belly breathing

3. REFLECT - take a moment to look inward as a silent witness; "what's going on with me RIGHT NOW"

4. CHOOSE - choose from the resources you have to help you through the situation
robbiefm
robbiefm
Hi Barton. Sorry to hear that you are struggling. Just to add what spacekat said really. Try and excercise if you ca. I got my self a punch bag but also get on my indoor excercise bike to swaet out all that bad emotional toxin. I then blast myself with a very uplifting cold shower. Feel great afterwards.

Big hug

Mark
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Big hug for you bb... Do you have a prn to take if you feel the need?

I also agree with what others have written

If this goes on too often or for too long I would make an appt with your doc

I usually give myself a couple of weeks to see if things will right themselves

I also find that gratitude helps me a great deal....x
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