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Originally Posted by bpfighter250
Thanks TRNRMOM. I am glad for you that you do not experience depression. That is always nice to hear. I tend to exercise in the evening because that is when I have time away from school, but maybe like you say morning exercise is better.
Unfortunately, depression is a part of my bipolar 1 life. Exercise is one of weapons against depression. But I'm wondering if it may also work to speed up my brain a little too much. I have had 1 manic episode 2 years ago but have never come close to another manic episode. I do however experience patches of sleep disturbance which are generally coupled to decreased hunger, a feeling of being warmer than usual, and sometimes a "wired" feeling.
I am afraid because I have been told depressive episodes can follow such "hypomanic" periods.
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not ever having depression other than from a situation, i understand that wired feeling and i describe it in my own twisted thinking as having a circus and carnival going on in my head all the time; used to be able to concentrate and focus but can't do that and do have anxiety and take 1/2 klonopin daily for it. i think exercise for anyone whether they have bipolar or not is so very necessary and it's a lifestyle for me. i've lived with this illness for about 1/2 my life so i know what my triggers are and what's needed for my own stability…and i got off lithium, a mood stabilizer, after 36 yrs. and due to damage to thyroid, parathyroid removal and recent kidney issues…so maybe cause i'm only hypomanic i don't need a mood stabilizer and maybe the klonopin and seroquel keep me stable 98% of the time. going to vegas this week so the noises and lights will destabilize me and the less stress i have, the better off i am. good luck with your journey with this.