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I'm not sure if its my bipolar, my depression or both that dictates my extremes in mood from ultra positive to my world as I know it...ending. Ending meaning marriage collapse and becoming a hobo, sad, homeless individual.
I'm sure I'm not alone, that some reading this will relate to the happy times only to regularly fall in a heap.
For me to be joyous everything must be ok. Finances ok, car running well, wife and I on the same page, the weather fine, no one demanding attention in the family etc. But of course nearly every day something occurs. Thats enough to believe life is fragile. My mood thereafter for a number of hours is desperate, its like you just want to escape but you know from your early days 35-40 years ago that that doesnt work, all it does is create more problems needing more answers, not to mention the hurt it causes others and family and friends dont deserve that.
For just one month to live a stable life, to string along many days whereby life is the same. No mania, no sadness, no self harm, no conflict or uncertainty. No feeling like you just want to enter a hospital...Medication I've learned can only do so much, the rest is huge challenges.
I'm a really positive individual but I've learned that my ills do not allow me to keep my chin up all the time. Its just not possible.
"You've got the theory down pat" said the psych nurse but putting it in practice isnt so easy.
I think with mental illness one has a major problem advancing beyond a certain personal ability. After that its beyond our capability.
Erratic mood, do you have that life of swings, roundabouts and herdy gerdies? If so what has been you best remedy? I'd love to know.
Just to ease the pain.
Tony WK
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Hi white knight,
How are things today?
Love the support for you, as you have done in the past.
Have an awesome day enjoying the things you enjoy.
Keep making a progressive recovery.
Gen
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Hi gld
Thanks for asking. I'm 100%.
Pulling out of the bipolar hole has been quick and complete within hours. It makes me conclude it has much to do with chemical imbalance so a trip to my psych when I get home is a must.
During those down days it was really no different than what others feel in heavy depression except the rapid recovery. I felt desperate.
Im fine now. Hope you are well?
Tony WK
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So good to hear that Tony WK. Nothing more needs to be said by me. Very happy. (-:
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Hi Tony am having a better day I am taking one day at a time the same way I quit smoking for 16 year's then took it up again two years once a smoker always kind of the same as mental health. I have to keep working on my self with positive self talk
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Hi white knight,
I feel chemical balance is a big part of this, as too knowing what stress level you are under and being able to find things to relax you. [healthy lifestyle]
If there is any vit D outside i feel it helps resetting the body clock.
Great to hear from you and that you are firing on all cylinders.
Good Vibes,
Gen
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Gld and tony
I believe in chemical imbalance but I know there are many 'experts' who disagree.
This theory works for me so I will stick with it.
Tony apart from your recent episode how long before that since the last one?
Quirky
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Hey Tony,
just read the thread. I was glad to read you're now feeling better.
The bipolar hole sucks! Take care of you.
v.
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Thanks V
Quirky, I had a downer june 2016.
Tony WK
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Hi all
Just an update on my huge downer last week.
My wife reminded me that I havent been sleeping well since being on holidays. I am a little cramped in my bed in our van. Upon our teturn home in two days we are selling this van and building another with larger beds.
Sleep is so important with mental illness. It could have been the cause of my layest saga. All good now and thanks to those that posted support.
You were there!
Tony WK