How do I get motivated

[finsright]

I have been bi-polar now for 12 years. There have been bouts of depression and when I'm manic everything gets on my nerves and I get so irritable I can't stand myself. I have been a very rapid cylcer. This time I am numb, this is new to me. I just don't care about anything, I don't enjoy anything and food has no favor. It feels like there is a huge black hole and I am getting closer to it and if I go there I know I'll never return. I need help on how to stop this feeling. I need motivation to get out of bed and at least try some of the suggestions my Pys has made. All I want to do is stay in my bedroom. I think this empty feeling is even worse than the depression. I am new to this site and would like to know how to meet ppeople and invite as friend

[TheMrsMatchbox]

I hear ya. Unfinished projects all over the house, and now I can't face the clean up. My husband gets angry when the house is a mess, (apparently for all of our mental well being) but I just cant even get my head together.

I have been in that black hole before. It scared the **** out of my husband, so his reaction was try to snap me out of it by yelling and being in my face.

I think you need to sleep it off. That worked for me (though I have been sleep depraved for years, so I don't know if it'd work if you are oversleeping). It will pass... though since then I have cared alot less than before about anything. I see the good outcome though... I dont care if my friends reject me or what people think anymore.

The life is back in my eyes, but the effects never fully wore off I guess.

[Anuket]

Rapid cycling bipolar, and understand your pain.  

I used to run into problems trying to set a goal for myself to do x,y,and z activities every day and then be very disappointed afterwards that I didn't get it all done. My therapist recommended trying to be conservative with your goals - set a goal of doing 1 thing in a given week. That could be to get outside and take a 10 min walk or to do one certain chore, etc. I found that by doing so, I was happy with minor steps instead of feeling disappointed in not changing the world overnight.  

I'm sorry you are having such a hard time right now. (ps I also totally relate to feeling irritable when manic)  

Julie's recommendations on supplements are great. I started taking Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil (with EPA and DHA) a few months ago and it has helped with both concentration and mood stability. The trick is remembering to take them!  ; )  Also helps to find a brand without unpleasant fishy taste (lemon flavor, etc)  ps To other readers, St John's Wart can interfere with your birth control pills, just a word of caution.

I would gladly be your friend!  There are many supportive people on this site, I hope they reach out to you as well.

Take care

[julie1224]

im bipolor for 6 yrs i have most depression unfortunally i dont experience mania.. I so wish i did but anyway vit B-12 seems to really help me i take B-12, fishoil w/ omega 3,and vit D i also hear st john,s wart is good