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Posted 6/28/2018 6:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, folks. I'm new to this particular forum.

My life is kind of frustrating. One day I'm good and the next I'm not, or vice versa. From what I can tell, circumstances don't change.

Does anyone else have these feelings? I've been "chemically imbalanced" for years... whatever that means.

Best,
John
Posted 6/29/2018 6:41 AM (GMT 0)
1039smooth. hello! I picked your topic question since I have some....just some.....knowledge of some types of depression, mainly mine. also, I too am new to this forum. I posted a question today and no one has responded which is not what I had hoped for. so, I thought you may just like someone to talk to. I am so sorry you have a chemical imbalance as you said and that your mood changes daily. I know how well.....I know that my last major depression was 5 years long , the longest ever, and it was hell. I really do not know how I managed to get thru that. I have had a bit of what you spoke of...that good then bad then good....as well. I always told my doctor that it seemed like a light switch had been flipped. I would be doing good and then the switch flips and I am bad....and the other way around, but less often,,,,naturally, right? is there anything you need to share? I will take your lead. welcome and I really hope the very best for you.
Posted 7/2/2018 1:09 PM (GMT 0)
Marie,

I'm sorry for the slow response and appreciate you taking the time to write. I'll look for your post and see if I can help.

Five years is a long, long time being in that kind of funk. I hope it was at least cyclical and wasn't always just awful for you. I've been in the battle since probably 1995 and didn't get treated soon enough. I suppose that's something else I can thank my parents for.

I certainly understand the switch effect you refer to.

My physical health with my GI tract is a big contributor, but if I didn't have any problems there, I'd find something else wrong and to complain about even though the GI stuff is very real for me. Tests proved it and there are symptoms. However, I don't do a lot to help it. This weekend, I most certainly was able to link poor eating and overeating to my depression.

I'm 37 and single with very few local acquaintances, because calling them friends would be a stretch. Friends within my state don't come to visit. I guess I'm not worth a 2.5 or 3.5 hour drive, yet I manage to visit them. I just need them more than they need me. Nobody needs me. Then the holidays roll around and it's even worse. I have no kids, no real family to celebrate with. I usually watch TV at those times and commercials remind me I'm alone and make me feel being single and not having kids is "wrong".

I'm going to go look for your topic now.

Best,
John
Posted 7/2/2018 1:14 PM (GMT 0)
marie,

I did not see your topic. Would you like to talk about anything?

John
Posted 7/6/2018 5:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hi John,

Welcome to the Bipolar forum!

There are times when I feel the same way too. One moment I am happy and full of energy, then, another moment I am tired, sad and frustrated.

Are you using any meds to help with your mood? I was using meds for a short period, and I also attended some years ago.

Distraction techniques, journaling, mindfulness, exercising, etc. can help us feel better to.

Create a list of positive things to do, so when you are having a bad day, you can go to your list, and chose something to do.

UA
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