I am Bi polar so I know mood swings are part of my life but with medications I have been pretty stable,, all of a sudden monday nite I started to get depressed and yesterday was horrible I could have stayed in bed all day,, but had to get up and do things,, and I have gotten up today to the same horrible mood. Has anyone else done this? I know what I am suppost to do to try and bring myself up,, I have the whole "tools and skills" thing,, the problem is I don't feel like doing any of them,, I don't feel like doing anything,, I just want to know I am not alone in feeling this way,, just some encouragment I guess.. thanks
2006-10-25 00:43:20 · 12 answers · asked by B V 5 in Health ➔ Mental Health
oops should probally let you know I don't have any friends that I can hang out with either,, I don't have any one where I live that I know or like,, sorry
2006-10-25 01:44:33 · update #1
I am on a good combo of meds that have been working for a while,, this is just a temp thing,, I am in theraphy and have a good dr,, thanks for everyone's help and encouragement!!!
2006-10-25 01:49:29 · update #2
this is just a part of the disease process. If you don't start feeling better soon you need to contact your dr. or therapist and let them know what is going on. Good luck!
2006-10-25 08:27:32 · answer #1 · answered by Tammy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes BV. I am on meds and there are days that the easiest task is like a huge obstacle I have to pass. I guess you work or are a mummy with responsibilities that do not allow you staying in bed... I am in the same situation.
Who did give you the "tools and skills" list? Was it your psychiatric? He should know when you are depressed you become a disabled person.
I see 3 things: (1) You may need an adjustment on your medication, talk to your doctor and (2) you talk like you are dealing with this alone... don't! Make the person closest to you involved and (3) every bipolar needs permanently be work things out in a team with a psychologist: mood swings will be part of your life, right, but having someone with you to deal with them will make your life easier.
Additional things:
Glad to hear you are working with both, your doctor and your therapist. Knowing it is just a temporal helps a little, doesn't it? Is your period coming?
2006-10-25 07:54:13 · answer #2 · answered by Nena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, yes, you are not alone, because I am depressed also! I suffer from cronic depression, so I am also always depressed. I don't know about bi-polar depression, but certainly are brain chemistrys arn't working right. I take wellbutrin and cymbalta for seratoin. I think in your case your doctor has to find a combination of drugs to balance your moods. It takes time, but I would let him know that your are still depressed. Don't give up the fight. Find your strenght in God. I meditate most days and it lifts me up so I feel better when I do it. Find something that you know is your purpose in life and full fill that mission. I volenteer for Hopice and help with HIV familys and singles. God don't make mistakes, so get truckin!!! E-mail me if you would like. john_willis66@yahoo.com
2006-10-25 08:05:50 · answer #3 · answered by John W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This has happened to me several times. It may have something to do with the weather changing or the seasons. It could also be that you need your meds changed some..I know they have been working but for me mine work for a while and then quit or make me more depressed and it has to be changed. I know if I get physically tired, I will get depressed for no reason. I would keep a chart of your moods and what's going on when your mood changes. Share that with the MD. Good luck
2006-10-25 15:01:09 · answer #4 · answered by chilover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, honey, you're not alone! I'm not bi-polar, so am not familiar with the treatments for it, but if you have all the "tools and skills" to take care of this, then please do so.
There are too many mornings when I just don't want to get out of bed and face the day too, but I have pets depending on me as well as the financial responsibility for the entire household and my college age daughter. I think having something that is dependent on you is a pretty sure-fire way of getting myself out of bed in the morning.
Keep your chin up, you'll get through this fine.
2006-10-25 07:51:27 · answer #5 · answered by Laurie K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate it when I get depressed and cannot figure out what is bothering me. Somehow it seems easier to pull yourself up when you know what the problem is.
Join a online depression support group....and use your tools even though you don't want to.
Hang in there...like a hair in a biscuit! Remembering that many of us understand how you feel, and also suffer from depression.
2006-10-25 07:54:06 · answer #6 · answered by shortfrog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey cheerup, u can mail me at kishoreurs@yahoo.com whenever u feel low. but first hey 1)wear a smile 2)get into a dress which u feel good in 3) look urself in the mirror and say that u r happy 4)go out to the park where u can see children play(it gives u energy) 5) practise yoga meditation 6)YOU ARE SPECIAL IN SOME WAY - DISCOVER IT
2006-10-25 07:49:39 · answer #7 · answered by kicchi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel tired and lazy all the time for some reason and dont know why. I procrastinate things and I never used to. I find sometimes that i dont want to seee or talk to anyone just stay at home and watching movies or something.
2006-10-25 08:02:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, sumtms it doies happens that u feel alone and deprressed its just a mood swing..just or may be u hav sum fear or tention in ur mind with which u cannot cope up... and wheneever u feel depressed u should meet a frnd or discuss things with ur dearest ones.. just look behind and there r so many ppl after u who care 4 u so much and dont like to see u depressed..GET WELL SOON
2006-10-25 07:49:54 · answer #9 · answered by meethecapricorn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you don't feel like using your tools, USE THEM ANYWAY. Force yourself to use them over and over on a daily basis until it becomes automatic in a few weeks, then you don't have to think about it. Read my story: http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/AntidepressantThatWorks.html
2006-10-25 07:48:50 · answer #10 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋