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Originally Posted by annielovesbacon
I mean beyond the overall traits of BP like, sometimes I have psychosis, sometimes I have depression, sometimes I am manic, etc... I mean like how specifically does it affect you?
For me at work, when I'm depressed I am super unproductive and basically just sit there and stare off or am too consumed by thoughts to do much. When I am hypo I either work really really fast and get everything done, or I don't do any work at all because I am busy working on one of my crazy "plans" (Which of course never pan out)
When I'm depressed I of course don't want to see friends, I'll make up excuses or whatever to get out of seeing them. When I'm hypo I act like a total goofball, full of energy, bouncing off the walls, shouting, dancing, etc... they are usually embarrassed to be seen with me in public  |
Wow, it sounds like I wrote this pretty much. Especially your experiences at work. *Hugs*
When manic, I cut people off in conversation a lot and have difficulties concentrating. Sometimes I just space out, and I'm easily distracted. I get consumed in projects and eventually get paranoid. People tell me not to worry about things, but I get an idea and run with it.....constantly. Work becomes a major struggle, and I'm not sleeping or eating much. When manic, there's too many thoughts buzzing around in my head, and I can't keep up with the things I really need to accomplish, because my priorities are not straight at all.