im so down, iv been in bed all week, god im sad?

Question

i have no money for retail therapy before its sugested, i cant be botherd geting dressed. i do have bipolar but i feel so bad at the moment.

Answer 1

I am not bi polar but I do suffer from depression and I recognise everything you write about! The fact that you are online and writing is a great start. getting dress ed or not does not matter just m stay warm relaxed and comfy.

People who have never had similar problems will not understand that if you have stopped taking your medication and are feeling really low - it can be very hard to start taking it again, no matter how much you might need it. The. medication is important but I know myselfthat you have to be in the right mood to take it!

You know what is best for you right now - someone telling you what to do is the last thing you need but here are somethings that I find helpful:

Drink water - there is a clear link between mood and food and staying hydrated is a real key. It does not need to be plain, although this is good, anything with mainly water is better than nothing but try not to have to much caffine.
If you cant face large amounts of food or drink better just to have a little and often of what you most fancy.

Right now staying in bed is the most tempting thing in the world and getting up is soooooooo hard! Ep for a short time that would be great. Sometimes I find it easier once everyone has gone to bed and the world will leave me alone!

Picking up the phone can be a real struggle but sometimes a conversation with someone understanding who u can really trust gives me a real lift.

If you can face sitting in natural light and or in front of a light box that may help too.

There are lots of of things I could suggest but I don't want to bore u!

Remember that the way u feel is not your fault it is a medical condition you do not have much control over without support do not blame yourself or let others judge you. You can and will get through this. If you get on well with your GP and or counsellor get in touch with them - these are the times they are here for.

If you would like to talk just get in touch.

Good luck and be kind to yourself.

Answer 2

You are probably still not quite over whatever was ailing you. Just because you no longer have physical symptoms of your illness doesn't mean your body isn't still recuperating. It will take a while before your energy will come back. Also if you were taking medication, that can also leave you feeling "blah". That will take a while to get out of your system. If you know this is not like you, then make a plan to get yourself back. Start slow. Day one - open the curtains. If that's all you accomplish, fine. It's a step in the right direction. Just seeing beyond your walls will motivate you. Next, have a shower and get dressed . . . and make your bed so you won't be tempted to crawl back in. Even if you spend the rest of the day sprawled on the couch, that will be a start. Then call a friend to accompany you on a short outing to some place where you don't need to be your best . . . forget the makeup. See how that feels. If you can handle that, start planning for your Thursday night out on the town. You'll get out of that rut in no time.

Answer 3

Open the windows in your house. Breath fresh air. Go for a brisk walk. Get a puppy on a dog pound, he will keep you company and motivate you. Gardening is great theraphy. It worked for me when I was going through a divorce. I never did gardening before -as a matter of fact, almost hated it- but once I started I couldn't stop. It distracted me and gave me much needed exercise and much needed time outdoors. No need to go anywhere or dress up... just you doing something constructive and beautiful.

Also, it has been found that people that are depressed is becaus ethey have a lot of time on their hands, What about volunteering?

Also, Yoga helped me tremendously during hard times. It put me back together,

Good luck, I hope I helped : )

Answer 4

If you are bi-polar, you should be taking medication. Do you have any, and if so, are you taking it? I'm really sorry that any person has to feel this way. My oldest sister has been that way before, and sometimes still goes through periods where she can't even leave her house.

Please try to cheer up. Watch only funny programs, not sad or sappy. Write down anything good you can think about, even it's just your teeth, your hair, your butt! etc., It's so easy to focus on the bad, and when you do, it just brings you down more. You have to force yourself to focus on, and TYHINK about anything good and eventually your spirit will begin to feel better. Don't give up. There is a whole world out there and you need to be a part of it!

Answer 5

You should definately go see your doctor and get some medication. But in the meantime, GET OUT OF BED. The more you sit at home, the more time you will have to sit there and mope around. Plus, you're probably in the surroundings that make you sad in the first place.

Go take a walk around the block, or call a good friend and I'm sure they will swoop you up! If you really don't want to leave, find something to do inside. Either reading, cleaning, singing, or take a nice bath. :] Feel better

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Answer 6

It sounds like a severe depression. It's not going to just go away. You have to deal with it. Are you faithfully taking your meds for your bipolar disorder? They have to be taken at the prescribed times and you can't miss any of them.

If you have been taking your meds, call your doctor. Tell him/her exactly how you are feeling. Don't leave out anything. Your meds may need adjusting they may need to be changed. If you aren't in any kind of therapy, ask your doctor if that is something that would benefit you.

No matter what kind of illness we have, we have to be proactive in our health. Good luck to you. I hope you can get the help that you need.

Answer 7

The best thing to do is get up and get out. Even if you only go for a walk, there has been days where I have felt that way and I could lay in bed all day but if I make myself get up and move then I feel much better.

Answer 8

Try not to worry about feeling bad, it's allowed sometimes. Tell yourself you're having a chilled out week, have a bath, listen to some music, read a book, watch a movie, make something nice to eat. Remind yourself of things you enjoy and tell yourself that tomorrow, if you've no money for anything else you're going to get to a park and enjoy nature. Little steps sweetie.

Answer 9

Get your nasty breath, stinky no shower-in butt out of bed and for peet's sake shower while smiling. Smile because you're not dead, it's a brand new day and it after 1 o'clock in the afternoon lazy bones...Move it.
What's there to feel bad about?
Get up, get cleaned up and go do something fun, whallowing in self pitty doesn't do anyone any good.
Now start feelin better!

Answer 10

it doesn't cost much to get up take a nice hot shower and get dressed and get out of the house surround yourself with people go to a mall sit on a bench and people watch. if that doesn't lift your spirits then we've got a problem or pick up the phone and call someone and ask them how are you really doing. when the began to lay out their problems and you listen to them instead of saying oh i am going through that too . you'll realize that your situation is so minor