New to bipolar

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@Flower wrote:
Struggling tonight

I've started going to bed really early and I'm getting up later and later, I feel like I just don't want to deal with the world out there or rather my head.

At the moment I feel out of tune and as if I always step in the wrong direction. I never had rythmn and grace, perhaps I should just continue as the elephant in the porecellain shop...

Hey @Former-Member feeling this way sucks. My advice here is that setting a routine really helps. Have a fixed sleep schedule. If you wake up tired well tough get up and start your day. I've found sleeping in just makes it worse. Things generally balance out in a day or so.

Sorry if I'm a bit short tonight. I'm really busy with work (election campaign work) but I saw this pop up in my electronic mail* and I might be able to add something useful.

Yes, apparently there is a blanket ban on the more common name for this type of communication.

Hey @Former-Member

I hope you are feeling better today. I think keeping a regular routine no matter what is the way to go. Also If you have a psychiatrist, work with him or her to keep you going. My psychiatrist, keeps me hypomanic almost year round, with a mild antidepressant. I think its betterr to be on the manic side of things than the depressive. Its all about communication with your doctors and getting the most out of treatment. You shouldn thave to live a life where you just want to sleep the world away. I have been there and its not fun.

So I'd suggest sticking to a routine, eating healthy, talk with your doctor and get some light exercise in almost everyday.

Ahoy @Former-Member i also have bipolar and am really struggling right now

its true what you said about waves

we can either be swept up and dumped in them

or learn to surf

sadly as i write this i am being swept away getting dumped over and over

i dunno or maybe a shark has my board in its jaws

needa do the fanning and punch the shark in the head

ive been trying for about an hour to write how i feel

nothing is working

just wanted to say you are definitely not alone

as others have said routine usually helps but sometimes down time is unavoidable

i was recently up for about 3 months not high up but happy up

then towards the end i identified the familiar symptons of a full on mania

i take and anti depressant and an anti psychotic which usually keeps from either extreme

but it didnt work this time

and after soaring so high i crashed as i have done in the past

the high for me is always followed by a crushing low

so here i sit two weeks into a mother of a low

and it sucks

Hi i have lived /existed with this Bipolar.

I wouldnt wish it on my worst enemy.

Not that i have any.

I have my ups & downs.

Seams to be more downs.

I dont know if you have the same feelings as my self.

I can feel the moment coming on.

Knowing i am going back in that deep deep deep BLACK HOLE!

I hate living like this.

I am unable to hold a job down.

I feel guilty i dont work.

I ummm & ahhh about doing things.

I Dont seam to be able to stick to things i start.

Saying i would do things then pull out at the last minute.

I hope that some of this may help.

I certainly don't mean to make you feel worse

Hi Im new to this forum but am amazed at the similarities in what people are experiencing. I am in my 50s but was originally diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder 20 years ago. I travelled along with minimal support from anyone with expertise until 2 years ago when I suffered severe burnout (from work) and was in a very bad state. After a couple of medication changes (antidepressants) I thought I was finally improving but last week was diagnosed with Bipolar II. I honestly thought my 'highs' were just good mood although my family had said they were worried that my behaviour was OTT. The main concern though is the sudden drops in mood leaving me profoundly low despite taking 2 different antidepressants. Now the plan is to go into hospital to start a mood stabiliser - Im very sensitive to medications and this is the safest option. Im concerned about possible side effects but sort of excited that my mood might actually become more stable. I have found it very difficult going from a highly functioning person to one who life is soooo basic!