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Originally Posted by Anika
Do any of you pace, or pace for very extended periods of time?
I have worn a pattern in the lawn from pacing, I have paced for so many hours of the day that when I wake up my legs are in some serious pain. Last two days I have been doing nothing but pacing, my mood is manic, mixed, manic still.
I don't know what is making me pace, could be that I'm agitated ( I don't feel severely agitated) , could be that my thoughts have mostly turned into racing fractions of thoughts? I don't know, but I am not getting anything done at all all day long except a good leg workout  It's distressing me because last time I did a marathon paces I ended up pacing hospital corridors. I really want to do other things, like the dishes and such but I can't seem to stand still for more than 2 minutes. And the pacing is mindless motion accomplishing nothing.
Please tell me I am not the only one that does this.....Is this common bipolar behavior, or maybe a coping thing... I've been at it for years, but it's really driving me nuts, when I am a "normal" me I don't pace (except when on the phone)
Today I have paced for apx. 13 hours WTH?? How do you stop doing it? Mind over matter isn't working.
Ughh It's 5 am, I'm going to go attempt to weed my garden and see if I can manage, sleep time has come and gone, it's extremely quiet. |
Yes, I pace too, usually near bedtime and I will give it this - it helps me tire myself out for sleep! I've notied I want to do this when my anxiety is outta sight, I'm pushing manic (BP Type II) or I feel that agitated "trapped energy" I want to throw off. Walking in the day actually helps, too.
I applaud you switching gears, I believe, to trying other activities. Switching up for variety sounds like a helpful thing. I wash dishes too however it relaxes me. Perhaps being productive in other ways will boost spirits and result in a nice environment, look, whatever.
Lastly, maybe, using myself as an example, specific triggers are popping up that get you looking to pacing as a distraction, nervous habit or something in that direction. But behaviors which are so detrimental to our mind and body, may mean we're in need of a consultation with a healthcare team for some long-needed relilef. Best to you