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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JennS 04/20/2015

I was feeling better but yesterday morning I became depressed, again. I think it might of been because I wasn't able to get a good nights's sleep but I don't know for sure. I been having a rough time on and off since the end of Feb. I've been dealing with grief. I feel so fragile. I would feel depressed for a few days then I would feel fine for a few. I went up and down like that again.
Is it natural to depression and feeling fine to do that? I am taking my meds. as I have been instructed.

dizzynini 04/20/2015

Yes I go through that every once in a while especially now that I'm going through med changes.

sadiegirl13 04/20/2015

Yes, this happens to me sometimes too, and even 1 night of not sleeping well can upset all of my neurotransmitters :( I hope you sleep better tonight, and feel better tomorrow. xo

JennS 04/20/2015

thank you both for your replies.
hugs

theatrediva 04/21/2015

Oh yes I know what you mean. I think this is the most frustrating because I will be depressed for a bit then I will feel fine and think its all over and then out of no where that damn depression will creep back up on me. I know how you feel. Hugs and I hope you feel better.

JennS 04/21/2015

thank you, Diva.

MayB 04/21/2015

Oh yes I sure can relate to view you feel. Sometimes depression just hits nothing you did to cause it.

For me the larger question is can I go on? Can I do what's in front of me or do I have to lay down?

I know all he mood changes are tough but the important piece is having a life outside of mood. Are you able to do that?

JennS 04/21/2015

Yes. I do my regular errands like take my son to and from school. I go grocery shopping. I do chores around the house. Sometimes I do arts and crafts. Sometime I get out and do things like go to this out door market place the have on weekends a few miles from where I live. My life isn't exiting but I do get out once in a while.

SensitiveHoboLady 04/21/2015

I hear you. For me, lack of sleep wreaks havoc on me mentally and physically. Any day I experience without a good or even decent previous nights sleep = depression and irritability. I hope you get to feeling well soon. And grief is a huge thing...I'm sorry you're feeling this way. (((Hugs)))

JennS 04/21/2015

thank you.

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