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Jul 23, 2012 at 04:16 PM
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I'm dx with bipolar II disorder, PTSDd and DID. I'm having alot of trouble with depression part of it. I've been isolating, moody and feeling hopeless.
I was dx about (bipolar) 5 years ago. My meds seem good. I'm doing alot in therapy. This is a triggering time for me. I really need some support and suggestions, please. |
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Jul 23, 2012 at 04:39 PM
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I too suffer from depression. The one thing that has helped me the most is opening up to people. I only recently discovered the benefit of talking through my problems thanks to a friend in a similar situation (if you can find someone that really understands your problem, the benefit is tenfold) Try exercise also this has helped me greatly, it sounds silly but it really works (for me anyway). it sounds like you have a lot on your plate and i hope you find some answers to your problems
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Jul 23, 2012 at 05:29 PM
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Be kind to yourself and don't expect too much. When things are hard you can't do everything that you normally can do. So be a bit lenient to yourself and give yourself permission to curl up in a ball if you need to.
Also exercise really helps my mood. Just a 30 minute walk is enough. It helps to get outside and into the sun for a bit. Talk with your pdoc - maybe your meds need tweaking a bit if you are still depressed. Hope things improve really soon 
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Jul 23, 2012 at 06:33 PM
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I don't have a ton of advice, but I can certainly offer support!
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Jul 23, 2012 at 06:42 PM
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Thank you all so much. I see my therapist tomorrow. And, my pdoc next month.
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Jul 23, 2012 at 08:18 PM
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You might wanna move the appointment with your pdoc up a little they may need to adjust something. Well I hope you feel better soon. Ill send all the good vibes i can your way.
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Jul 23, 2012 at 09:45 PM
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Agreeing with all the good advice above. Try to be kind and nurturing to yourself, find the self-soothing things to do. Good for you reaching out to this board for support and the therapist tomorrow should help a lot I hope!
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Jul 24, 2012 at 04:17 AM
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Hope your appt with T goes well
maybe take things a bit easy on yourself, save the triggering stuff for when your feeling better. __________________ I can do all things through him who gives me strength
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Jul 24, 2012 at 10:28 PM
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I have depression and bipolar also. I keep a journal and write poetry and listen to music when I am feeling lost. I also stay connected to the community in my church.
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Jul 25, 2012 at 04:41 AM
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Welcome Ungar: hope PC helps you with your BP journey...
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