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Originally Posted by Josie55
I feel like I'm not exhibiting enough symptoms to say I'm depressed but I feel really "blah". And I'm crying a lot. And I'm tired.
And I just feel not right.
But I'm able to get things done.
I'm not in bed all day every day. I even have a job. [which is actually really stressing me out even though it's only part time, but still]
So I just feel like I'm not depressed "enough" to be feeling as badly as I do. Like the defect is me. ME as in myself, what I can control. The "why-don't-you-just-perk-up-and-get-some-fresh-air" me.
I don't know.
I wanted to join the bipolar chat but I have to make more posts or something in order to be allowed in.
Maybe some other night.
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Josie, you most defo sound depressed enough. You have all the symptoms and trust me, a lot of us can put on our happy faces and do what we have to do, esp. if we have kids. I have done this for years before being diagnosed with bp. This time of year is one of the worst for me too. A couple of years ago, I was sitting on the couch crying and unable to do much about the holiday except cook. Believe me, call your doc, make sure you are taking your meds, and look to your support team (friends, family, support group). best wishes,
Amy