For me I would just force myself for a bit, and then get really drunk and eventually drive myself hypo manic and be happy again. Of course that was the old days and it did make the whole situation way worse over time.

Now I don't know, it's different with meds on board... I was really bad for ages and didn't go back to the doc for about six months and was depressed and anxious and it was awful, like the second worse time for me ever because the meds meant I couldn't manic my way out of it. Or fake a smile even. Then I finally went back after a deep and meaningful from my boss and the doc kinda fixed it. Things were easier after that but I think it was six months before I started to get pleasure from things again. and then the last six months have been the best ever which has been awesome.

Until now, but I'm hoping it's just a bad case of pms that's messing me up this last week or so...?

Anyway, the point I was trying to make is
- it can take ages to start to feel better
- if it's been ages and you still feel bad maybe something as to change. For me it was the crazy pills but for you it might be different?

Hope that helps