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Originally Posted by Goals2017
So I just wanna know how others deal with life’s hardships. I am currently still recovering from a major episode and I haven’t bounced back like I usually do. I haven’t been able to land a job I can’t seem to muster up the will to consistently go to the gym so I just lay around in my room all day and I’m depressed. My life is becoming a hardship that I know if I wasn’t bipolar I’d conquer. I just feel so defeated by my mental illness and it’s backlashes. Any input would help thank
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I think visiting this site is a good idea. Talking to others and breaking through your isolation is a really good coping skill.
I came on here recently because I also deal with continual over-whelm. You do have to put together a plan of everything you can do to help you cope until things get better.
In my state we have a good crisis hotline service. I call them when I feel over-whelmed. They help me find ways to cope from moment to moment. They aren't there to resolve the big issues...but just to lend support.
Yeah, I agree that it is really frustrating to not meet one's goals because of mental health issues. For me it has been life-long and I am just going to agree with you that it is extremely depressing. I used to bounce back but now I am not as resilient.
I would say Number One is put together as many coping skills as possible. Right now I am working on increasing fitness levels. I think this is a great goal. If I can't do anything else...in the meantime...I can increase my level of fitness, which, in turn, makes everything easier. You might have to force yourself to get started. But getting out of bed and getting to the gym would be a fantastic way to cope. Good luck.
Finally, some acceptance is good. We can't change who we are. Many people have problems and succeed. I think self-acceptance is big...then go from there...do what makes you feel better. Every tiny step in the right direction is a success.