Depressed since Christmas

[romen33]

I've been feeling depressed since just after christmas day, I don't know why. It drives me crazy that you can feel depressed for absolutely no reason and no matter what I do I can't snap out of it. Its not a deep depression but more like the blues. I had a good christmas so I don't think that's why I feel this way. Nothing seems to cheer me up either so I go to bed and sleep hoping that I feel better the next day. I guess I'm just going thru a low period. No one I talk to understands they just tell me to stop being negative and cheer up, so I thought I would see what you guys suggest. What if anything helps snap someone out of a depression?

 

[RuthD]

I've been feeling the same way since Christmas. Haven't been getting much done. Sometimes accomplishing something I need to do helps. I am doing the laundry that has been sitting there for over a month and I hope to feel a lift when I am done with it.

 

[schrodingers_cat_lives]

I've been feeling depressed since just after christmas day, I don't know why. It drives me crazy that you can feel depressed for absolutely no reason and no matter what I do I can't snap out of it. Its not a deep depression but more like the blues. I had a good christmas so I don't think that's why I feel this way. Nothing seems to cheer me up either so I go to bed and sleep hoping that I feel better the next day. I guess I'm just going thru a low period. No one I talk to understands they just tell me to stop being negative and cheer up, so I thought I would see what you guys suggest. What if anything helps snap someone out of a depression?

Romen, do you take meds to treat the bp symptoms or have a therapist? I've been in a depression since Sept. and i wish i had the energy/motivation to do this, but if your mood isn't that severe, a little exercise really helps because it releases endorphins in your brain and alters brain chemistry. It doesn't even have to be anything rigorous....you could start with a brisk walk or something. Also talking about it does help and i know how you feel when people don't understand and think you're being negative etc. Have you ever thought of joining a bp therapy group? Hope you're feeling better soon.

 

[quietpraiyze]

I know this post is late but I hope you're feeling better now.

 

[romen33]

Romen, do you take meds to treat the bp symptoms or have a therapist? I've been in a depression since Sept. and i wish i had the energy/motivation to do this, but if your mood isn't that severe, a little exercise really helps because it releases endorphins in your brain and alters brain chemistry. It doesn't even have to be anything rigorous....you could start with a brisk walk or something. Also talking about it does help and i know how you feel when people don't understand and think you're being negative etc. Have you ever thought of joining a bp therapy group? Hope you're feeling better soon.

Hi, yes I do take medication but it is a mood stabilyzer and doesn't really help much. My doctor says there's nothing more that can be done since antidepressants make me go manic and so I can't take them. I have tried many medications in the past but this one(zyprexa) seems to work the best. There is only one bipolar group in my area but they meet during a time when I am at work and it is not close to where I live.
Other than my psychiatrist I have no one to talk to who understands what bipolar is like. My work is physically demanding and I do a lot of walking which helps as far as excercise goes. I was going to a prayer support group at my friends church for a while but since I got a new (much better) job my schedule changed and can no longer meet with them. But my mood seems a little bit better the past few days though still up and down.

 

[Loven God]

Good to hear you are doing a little better . I wish I had some answers for you but I am going through the same thing . but know you can alway come here and talk with us we do understand .We are all in this togeather and are here to support one enother .

 

[quietpraiyze]

Good to hear you are doing a little better . I wish I had some answers for you but I am going through the same thing . but know you can alway come here and talk with us we do understand .We are all in this togeather and are here to support one enother .

Loven God I'm sorry to hear that you may be having a bit of a down. I was talking to my therapist about the "residuals" of the holidays and she was saying she thinks it's normal. It's just that this year there was a tragedy that affected the nation so for some things were blunted. Not to mention everyday news. So there was A LOT going on. I think as bipolars we're also super sensitive or as academia likes to call us "hyper-sensitive".

I know God's got you but I'll still be praying

 

[romen33]

You mentioned the "residuals of christmas" I never thought of it until you mentioned it but before I ever had any manic episodes and was diagnosed, I was considered "normal" and had lots of friends who would invite me to their homes to celebrate christmas and new years we had lots of fun and partied. Now of course they don't want to have anything to do with me anymore. So maybe I feel sad that I lost all that and lonely too. as the holidays get further away I feel better. Its tough to lose friends because of bipolar disorder. Of course you are all in my prayers.

 

[Loven God]

For me it is just thst time of the year ( winter ).I go through this starting in Oct. through March . It starts off slow and gets stronger as time goes on . I have come to the point that it is something I will have to deal with every year .

 

[quietpraiyze]

For me it is just thst time of the year ( winter ).I go through this starting in Oct. through March . It starts off slow and gets stronger as time goes on . I have come to the point that it is something I will have to deal with every year .

Ughhh...I'm sorry to hear that. I'm a winter baby (my birthday just passed) so I really thrive in the winter months and the vitamin D3 doesn't hurt. I'll continue to pray as the Lord leads.

 

[quietpraiyze]

You mentioned the "residuals of christmas" I never thought of it until you mentioned it but before I ever had any manic episodes and was diagnosed, I was considered "normal" and had lots of friends who would invite me to their homes to celebrate christmas and new years we had lots of fun and partied. Now of course they don't want to have anything to do with me anymore. So maybe I feel sad that I lost all that and lonely too. as the holidays get further away I feel better. Its tough to lose friends because of bipolar disorder. Of course you are all in my prayers.

I had been bipolar for almost 10 years before I had the experience of someone (a case manager) acknowledge all my losses. Until then I had never grieved the loss of my health and my "normal". I hear you. It's painful. Thank you for your prayers. We can never get enough of those.

 

[schrodingers_cat_lives]

I had been bipolar for almost 10 years before I had the experience of someone (a case manager) acknowledge all my losses. Until then I had never grieved the loss of my health and my "normal". I hear you. It's painful. Thank you for your prayers. We can never get enough of those.

yes, it's hard enough to endure life with this disorder, but to grieve the loss of a normal life, loss of friends, a sense of normalcy, the loneliness and the feeling that life is passing me by seems such a tragic result of this illness---all i can do is ask for christ to have mercy on us all and comfort us with his loving kindness.
let the the weak say i am strong, in the strength of the lord

 

[Loven God]

I can't say for sure the vit.D I am taking is doing any good , but if I was to stop taking it I probley would see a diffrence . My depression would probley be worse .