Feeling Blah•••

[CRSeaside]

What to do when feeling BLAH.  I get accustomed to managing the lows & highs.
   What about the blah feeling? Don't want to get up, don't feel bad, just I don't know, empty?

[CRSeaside]

Thanks. Talking to you guys & your support helps so much. I just took a walk & had a light lunch. I have a tendency to isolate, so remembering to socialize is good advice too.
  When I feel this way, it's like what's it all for?the reason for my existence type of thoughts.
  I know one thing. We're here to help one another, & show as much kindness as possible whenever possible.
  We shall pass this way but once, therefore any goodness I can do, let me do it now, for I shall not pass this way again.  Pamela

[fromlight2dark]

Girl, I know what you are going through.  I just went through a minor med change that had major effects.  That Blah feeling has visited me once again.  My husband calls it the "Yuk".  He asks me from time to time if I am trapped or stuck in the yuk.

Sometimes it helps to embrace the feeling for just one day and rest.  While you are resting, think of a friend or family member that you can call to go out and have lunch or dinner the next day.  Make the call and make a commitment to yourself that you will not break the appointment.  

For the Blahs, this really is like a doctors appointment.  Get dressed up on purpose and have a great meal with some great conversation.

If that doesn't take you out of the yuk, the next best thing is exercise.

If I am stuck in the yuk for 3 straight days, meaning don't want to get out of bed, could care less if I brush my teeth, shower or get out of my gown, don't want to eat and feel like the television is mocking my apathy, I make an appointment with my doctor.

[ILADVOCATE]

  A feeling of lack of motivation and feeling alienated can be part of bipolar, especially the depressive aspect. When I have experienced this at times getting myself to go out and do things regardless might help. Also speaking to people I know. If it was continuous and affected me to the point where it impacted on my life I generally spoke to my psychiatrist
to see if treatment needed to be adjusted. Also its helpful to see if anything specific can trigger these concerns.

[ROSYouralright]

I hate that feeling worst of all... Nothing seems interesting.. Like you said just"blah". Push yourself to get up, take a nice hot shower and take a walk in the sun or do something that you usually enjoy.. Fake it til ya make it mentality..