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I was diagnosed with bipolar/schizoaffective disorder shortly after turning 30. I've been having a very hard time coping with the illness and have had two manic/episodes of psychosis within the last three years and have been pretty much depressed the rest of the time. I feel run down, and have lost all interest in everyday activities (working out, reading, dealing with people! and even listening to music), and have absolutely no creative energy (writing, painting, drawing). I'm currently not taking any psych meds at the moment due to changing insurance/Dr's. I know that those meds can make you sluggish/tired/slow. Has anybody also felt that this illness has affected their ability to be creative (when depressed)? If so, do you have any advice?
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