want to catch it quickly

[Starrlight]

depression has started sneaking up on me. So much is bothering me. Im going to try to stay busy. Any other tips to ward it off?

[Hidden]

Do some form of exercise. I go for long walks. And avoid watching the news if it’s bringing you down.

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

Thanks!!! I was able to laugh lots just now… my kids are hilarious… cleaning now. I feel so much better. Mood swings! But it’s all good.

[Hidden in reply to Starrlight]

Yes, I get those mood swings too. They call me a rapid cycler. The doctors aren’t sure what to do with me sometimes.

[AnxiousSilver in reply to Starrlight]

" I feel so much better. Mood swings! But it’s all good."

Good to hear.

(((((Starrlight)))))

[Starrlight in reply to AnxiousSilver]

How are you, Silver?

[AnxiousSilver in reply to Starrlight]

Tired, (didn't sleep much last night) but trying to hang in there.

[Starrlight in reply to AnxiousSilver]

I was just thinking of sleep. It’s getting late. Hope you get enough sleep tonight.

[Starrlight in reply to AnxiousSilver]

I think I won’t get to sleep tonight. I feel manic. High. Like I cannot become tired.

[Starrlight]

I have bipolar but haven’t had a strong episode of mania since 2015 I do feel like I’m rapid cycling.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Starrlight]

⭐️

What is the best way to deal with the manic phase? Is it all about keeping busy or are there other things you need to do to de escalate this.

❤️🐬

[Starrlight in reply to Dolphin14]

I don’t know. Maybe to stay calm. Maybe getting sleep which I did. Hmmm 🤔

[Arymretep]

keep busy , do nt give your brain time to think 👍

[Starrlight in reply to Arymretep]

thanks am doing that. Got a project going and another project planned.

[melbrown]

💗🫂

[Starrlight in reply to melbrown]

❤️❤️💙❤️❤️

[Blueruth]

I've been struggling myself recently. I went to a yoga class where she did this extra long shavasana ... 5 min and i think it really helped.

[Starrlight in reply to Blueruth]

Cool Bluetruth!

Hope you feel better!

[Starrlight]

Practicing acceptance. I already felt it and processed why I was depressed or why I thought I was at least and exercised a lot and I feel good. Thanks. How are you doing?

[Starrlight]

Good to hear!

[101315]

I hope sleep finds you

[Starrlight in reply to 101315]

101315, thank you! Slept well.

[MaggieSylvie]

Sorry about your "black dog", Starrlight. Spare a thought for me - Tuesday I just got what I think is a new compression fracture and now I can't move without excruciating pain. My partner is being a pig - calling me lazy and other nasty things, apart from not helping. I believe it is only the pregabalin that is keeping me sane. If you could tick off a lot of things on your "to do" list, I'm sure you will soon feel better. 🤗

[Starrlight in reply to MaggieSylvie]

I’m sorry to hear of your partner is verbally abusing you. There is no excuse. Treat yourself well. Ignore anything else. (((((((((((((Healing vibes)))))))))))))

[MaggieSylvie in reply to Starrlight]

Thanks for your support, Starr. He is treating me a little bit better today. He seems to have forgotten what he roared at me: lazy, lacking moral fibre, sitting in my chair like a great slug, blaming everyone else. I just looked at him with no emotion and said I would remember what he had said. He had just had something to eat, so unless his sugar was high, there seemed no reason for his outburst. I heard him telling the nurse how he could hear me banging around upstairs and when he came up, found me struggling to dress but he didn't say anything about asking how he could help. So I think the nurse has got the picture. The pregabalin seem to be helping me to see things and react to things objectively and not get involved in an argument (I don't even feel anything afterwards). I received my prescription of Tramadol this morning. It's a little help, and he has started to do one or two things around the house that I can't do. I'm afraid sorry isn't in his narcissistic vocabulary. Unfortunately, I am in so much pain that I can't look after myself very well. Hopefully the new drugs will help me get around. I've just had a lovely cup of cappuccino - can just about manage that, putting out some daily recycling while I wait for the first dash of hot water to do its thing. If I can stand up long enough I will make some lunch. Thanks so much for your healing vibes; I seem not to be able to help anyone at the moment.🤗

[Hidden]

You know I think I’ve been more on the manic side these days too. I’ve noticed I’ve been spending more money. I need to watch it!!! Maybe it’s an end of summer thing. The weather is beautiful where I live right now. I don’t want winter to come. I like the Fall season but I become very depressed in the Winter.

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

I love and welcome all the seasons. Each one is special, but yes Winter can be difficult for many. Enjoy the day! It’s beautiful here too 🌞