Let`s talk about Bipolar

I have noone to talk to about anything and feeling very alone. I have been on medication about 2 months and still feeling very tired all the time. I havent seen the doctor for ages and booked into to see him on the 3rd Jan. I just feel bored and there is nothing I want to do. Is this normal?

My family at home seem to ignore me and I'm frustrated because noone listens. I feel restless and agitated a lot and just want to watch movies or sleep but do try to walk at least every second day.

I am feeling suicidal and emotional at times as well I don't see how things will improve.

I'm sorry you're feeling down @pinklollipop15 . Ongoing low level depression is something I'm dealing with too. I've been doing a bit more and getting more done since having a diet and exercise coach for a while. Walking every day and eating healthy, little and often seems to have made a difference, at least for me with the meds I'm on.

Are you connecting with friends much?

Hi @Dimity thanks for replying. What you said has been helpful. I dont have many friends in real life but the one I do have I speak to online daily. They are helpful.

Hi Klutz

I've had bipolar symptoms since age 13, probably even earlier. My grandma had psychotic depression. One of her sisters had schizophrenia and the other died in an asylum aged 26. My Mum had anxiety all her life. I'm now 67 years old and wasn't formally diagnosed with Bipolar 1 until 2011, despite having, often manic and hypomanic symptoms (only became totally psychotic once). I've had episodes of severe depression and panic attacks caused by anxiety, even as recently as 2022. Basically, my entire life has been swinging from ups to downs (mainly ups). I've fought medication many times in my manic/hypomanic states and refusing to take it has landed me in deep depression, not to mention embarrassing situations and financial difficulty. It's only last year (2022) that I've accepted that, even at this age, that medication is a necessary part of life. I must admit that this is the first Christmas I've been stable, which is great, because historically this is when I become manic. I have 3 wonderful sons and a beautiful and supportive family, with 4 adorable grandchildren plus some amazing friends. Ironically, my one constant, the activity that never fails to bring me joy, is my love for Tai Chi, which I've been learning and teaching for over 27 years. I recommend trying it as an alternative therapy for the mind, body and spirit. I know it's not for everyone but certainly worth trying. Wishing you all the best and hope you feel more stable soon.

Hello @LoveTaiChi and welcome. It's good you've found what works for you - well done. A medication that suits and regular physical activity you enjoy? You're winning.

And your family and social supports. I'm happy for you @LoveTaiChi .

Hello @Jenn4 and welcome to this thread. You can ask any question you like by hitting "reply" - it doesn't need to be a literal response . If you do want to respond to or call on a particular person, it's best to use the @ prefix followed by their username eg me @Dimity .

It's past 3am and I can't settle. My anxiety and blood pressure were very high yesterday. I've been low for a while and my sleep routine has drifted off track. I think I'm heading into a mixed state. I'm worried sick over a few things and have set myself a deadline to sort things out and make a decision. I wish I could break the cycle of misery. Maybe it's time for an extra med prn.

Im sorry this is happening to you @Dimity. I’m sitting with you

Thanks @Captain24 . Appreciated.