GezzaPSenior Contributor
Bipolar depression
I have bipolar disorder 1. Currently I am experiencing depression. I am totally immobilised and can’t get motivated. Can’t take anti-depressants because they cause mania. Any suggestions?
FORUMS
Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.
- 47,612Members
- 1,358,869Posts
- 1,400,000Visitors
Bipolar depression
61 replies
In response to: Bipolar depression
bluegumContributor
Re: Bipolar depression
@GezzaP Oh no … a winery and with your sister smoking, that must have hard. All the best for your next attempt. I was wondering how it was going for you.
At least you passed the 24hr mark!
In response to: Bipolar depression
bluegumContributor
Re: Bipolar depression
@creative_writer how’s the social work going?
In response to: Re: Bipolar depression
GezzaPSenior Contributor
Re: Bipolar depression
@bluegum The smokes tasted horrible so I broke them up and threw them in the bin. I lasted 50 hours. Now I have to keep it going despite the lapse. I will beat smoking this time. I’ll just remember how horrible they tasted.
In response to: Re: Bipolar depression
tymeModerator
Re: Bipolar depression
Well done @GezzaP ! I love the fire and persistence in your post - Woohoo! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!
And once you stop smoking, you'll be able to really taste food again!
In response to: Re: Bipolar depression
GezzaPSenior Contributor
Re: Bipolar depression
@tyme Thank you. I am coping ok after my lapse. Giving up smoking id so hard. Nicotine is more addictive than heroine.
In response to: Re: Bipolar depression
creative_writerSenior Contributor
Re: Bipolar depression
@GezzaP, it’s okay, relapsing into bad habits help. I’ve had a couple of relapses into self destruction before. But you are still getting one step closer each time you quit.
@bluegum, social work is going good. It can be hard at times, but have been getting through it. How long ago did you study psych?
@bluegum, social work is going good. It can be hard at times, but have been getting through it. How long ago did you study psych?
In response to: Re: Bipolar depression
tymeModerator
Re: Bipolar depression
Hey @creative_writer - good to see you 🙂
@GezzaP , how'd you go?
In response to: Re: Bipolar depression
GezzaPSenior Contributor
Re: Bipolar depression
Back on the stop smoking effort @creative_writer Hope you are enjoying your social work studies. I see you have asked @bluegum about his/her studies of psychology. That is good. I hope you can talk to each other about your studies. Stay well.
In response to: Re: Bipolar depression
GezzaPSenior Contributor
Re: Bipolar depression
Hi @tyme hope you are well. I’m off the smokes again. They taste horrible with the tablets I’m taking.
In response to: Re: Bipolar depression
tymeModerator
Re: Bipolar depression
Good on you pal @GezzaP ! I'm barracking for you!
