[jpc366]

I feel so different from everyone else the highs and lows make it difficult to maintain relationships, the depression and irrability can last for awhile and I don,'t feel like being around anyone. I want to feel like a happy person but I do not know what that feels like on a deep level, I get tired of living like this I feel so alone sometimes and wish for companionship I don't mean to be such a downer but it is how I feel. Is there anyone else who feels like this and what do you do to rise above feeling this way? Any ideas are always welcome.



Action may not always bring happiness;
but there is no happiness without action
Benjamin Disraeli

[Moose72]

I get that way too when I'm depressed. I just don't want to see people.

[BuggsBunny]

I have no answers for you, just commiseration. When I get really down, I hide in my room, under the covers, until it passes. Sometimes that is a day, sometimes that is three. Is there a class you can take at the YMCA or other local group, like yoga, or some other activity you would enjoy, that will bring you in contact with others?

[CarlaBentley]

I'm sorry that you're struggling with this. I prefer to be alone as much as possible, so don't really have much to offer in the way of help.
Have you tried to find any support groups in your area? Maybe socializing with people who 'get' you would make you feel better than you do right now.
Have you discussed how you feel, mood-wise, with your Pdoc? Maybe you'd feel better if your meds were tweaked a bit.
I hate to think that you have to live without knowing real happiness, at least some of the time. I hope you find a way to feel better soon!!! (((((Hugs)))))

[Rosie23]

I relate 100 percent. You are not alone. I can't even add to your post.

[porcupine2]

During the lowest of lows, the best I can do is take one minute at a time, and keep reminding myself that this too shall pass. I try to stay away from people because they zap any energy I do have. Sometimes I think allowing yourself to stay in bed is not such a bad idea, as long as you don't stay there for more than a day or two. We can all use a break from the world once in a while.

[~Christina]

Im sorry your struggling with this ... so many bipolar people do this . I know I do My T told me a few months ago when I have days of complete unhappiness its ok to curl up in bed away from others and " ALLOW" myself to feel that way and know its ok I want to be alone ...

If your feeling like this all the time ,, you probably need to contact your pdoc and maybe get a med tweek ..

Im sorry your feeling so down (((((( HUGS )))))))