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feeling very depressed

kittycat72d
kittycat72d
I am feeling very depressed. I have bipolar and major depression ans I am in kind of a manic phase. I am on a cleaning binge and now I am coming down from the manic phase and feel like crap. I am so exhausted and just want to run away and hide somewhere. I don't know what to do. I am goingto see my shrink on wed I hope I can hold out that long with out doing anything. I am crying off and on to. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do to get outof this? I just want to run away:(
Angel105
Angel105
Im sorry your feeling so bad. All i can suggest is rest. and do what you enjoy untill you see your Dr. Take great care of yourself ((gentle hugs))
deleted_user
deleted_user
I agree with Angel105 do what you enjoy doing and rest. When you see your doctor tell them everything. When they know everything that goes on they can help you better.
gramybear
gramybear
I agree with everyone that has posted to you. Do something that is restful, and rest your body at the same time. Do you like to do crosswords? That can keep your mind busy but also keep you from running around doing things. Rest your mind and your body as much as you can.
Summerwind81
Summerwind81
Can you get anywhere outside? I understand if you're too tired. But that can be restful and invigorating at the same time, you know, getting some exercise and calming your mind. Just an idea. Hope you can get some relief soon :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Get a little routine going.

Start with some chamomile tea, warm milk, or whatever non-alcoholic beverage soothes your soul.

Plan to pamper yourself. You have been hard at work cleaning...so tell yourself that you now deserve a break.

Put on some gentle music that you enjoy...take a nice long bath, or if you prefer, a nice long shower.

Try to empty your mind. Focus on breathing, slow deep breaths. Focus on the sensual. You need to switch your mind from go, go, go to pause....get your mind out of your head and into your body.

Watch something mindless on tv...like yes to the dress, or whatever takes you to a place of absolutely no concentration...do you know that they have done studies that show your brain has less activity going on when watching tv than when your are sleeping...lol.

Think about the most beautiful place you know...go there in your mind...visualize it in detail.
... I hope these suggestions help. They work for me.