Bipolar and depressed

[1Tess2]

Hi, I’m new here. Hello to everyone. I’ve been struggling with bipolar, depression. I currently feel spaced out, dazed and like I’m in a fog. I’m having a hard time just keeping up with dressing, cooking, the basic everyday things. I used to be so independent and miss those days badly. My doctors say I’m a complex case which doesn’t make it any better. I feel like I’m hanging on by a thread.

[012703060610]

welcome! You have found a great group to support. I think we are all complex cases. I’m sorry to hear though you are struggling now. Mental health is so key…coming here is a great start. Most of us work hard to get through days. A thread yesterday suggested taking things minute by minute. This made me smile a little. I too feel like things can change within seconds at times. I hope you like your doctor and have a good relationship. Self care!

[1Tess2 in reply to 012703060610]

Thank you for the welcome. I’m glad to be here. Thank you for the encouragement because minute by minute is so true.

[LilyAnnepuppy]

Welcome to the site. Are you on any medication that could be causing your symptoms?

My depression stands in the way of my productivity. I find it hard to get motivated.

[1Tess2 in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

Thank you for the welcome. I believe that it’s medication but my doctor says it not. I wish I could get off most of what I’m on but I know it would take a taper with harsh side effects. I can definitely relate because my depression stands in my way too and most days I’m unmotivated.

[EmpathAnxietyAss]

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[1Tess2]

Thank you for the welcome. I’m glad I found this site and I didn’t know about the chat so Thanks. I hope to gain some knowledge on how to get through this each day. I will be back daily and definitely ask questions

[Pitalife]

I too been life long suffer of bipolar and add,it's very hard condition to live with,I have mood changes can last months I just got over a high manic point where I foolishly spent over 1000 dollars on my charge card buying junk I don't even use or need,now I'm in a low mood,depressed and no energy and Lil to no focus,I hate it it's very hard,I can't have friends or hold a job,and I struggle to care for my elderly mom when I have mood swings,I can become mean and agitated or I can be nice n calm at times or can't sit still manic,I hope you can learn to know your moods...

[1Tess2]

I’m so sorry to hear that happens to you. I have anxiety too. It’s hard to leave the house sometimes.