Feeling extremely down after a long term manic state. I am the kind of person that likes to have energy so I really prefer manic over depressive. I need tips for coping. There's so much I should be doing right now, but here I am dealing with this. Doc keeps trying to put me on meds that are crap and I can't take the "good ones" because I'm an addict and I will take no chances on going back to active addiction after 6 years of recovery and being clean. I need to pick my kids up from school in about an hour and still haven't talked myself into getting into the shower. HELP!! NEED TIPS!!