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Originally Posted by uneasy
Hello everyone. I'm new to the group. I have bipolar with SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and have trouble finding support for this combination of disorders. No professional wants to help me. Bipolar support groups do not understand me. Neither do friends or family. When the sun starts setting earlier, even in the end of summer, I become hypomanic, lose a lot of things, have some depression over my inability to focus. Tasks that need to get done by a deadline are hard to finish. I become very fearful and irritable. Can anyone relate to me?  |
—- sounds like you have bipolar mixed states. That means you can be both ends at the same time and rapid cycling. Idon’t think the sad will help u predict this except that seasonal changes will cause increased and faster cycling.Track your moods to find your triggers in addition to the sad.EMoodTracker for bipolar is an easy one.When u see yrself rapid cycling, cut down yr stress. Try to stay consistent with the absolute musts for mood control— vigorous exercise, routines, consistent friends who get what u r going thru, a lot of stress relievers/hobbies , a rewarding role in life. I retired and moved cities. I am on this same quest. Workbooks are great. U can message me. Wish they would ping us when we have a message. Hugs!