[lunaticfringe]

Right now I am in a period of my life where I need a lot of rest and quiet time and I fully know this. It's been this way for months now and luckily I am fortunate enough to be able to take this time for myself. Even though I know I need this rest I am feeling so much guilt about it on a daily basis. I have thoughts that I'm lazy, why don't I just go get a job, etc.
When I think about it...I have been here MANY times in my life. In a depression/recovery period that I feel a lot of shame for. Plagued with leftover feelings of guilt for what I did when I was manic and for even having to recover! What I'm wanting is a shameless recovery period for myself. Must speak with my therapist about ridding myself of this guilt.

How do others cope with the fallout of mania in all its forms?

[gayleggg]

I'm like you. I tend to have more depression than mania, but always wind up feeling guilty for all the mistakes and things that I don't feel like doing.

One thing I do is make a to do list. I try to keep it short and doable. It makes me feel good if I can get at least one thing done for the day. It leaves me feeling a little more in control. Like today, I clipped my dogs, which I've been putting off. It will probably be the only thing I get done today, but it has left me feeling good about myself.