Feeling like a zombie

The past few days have been awful. After crashing out of my hypomanic episode, I've been left feeling completely energiless and even emotionless. I wanted to cry so many times but the tears just wouldn't come out. I broke down very hard last night because my anxiety got the best of me, so I was able to let out some tears at least..but now I'm back to feeling like a zombie and even more tired, because I didn't sleep well. My body is still trying to catch up from hypomania - it was so draining this time. Fun, but draining. My head has been hurting for days on end and aspirin hasn't been helping. Just wanted to get that out. This will pass..it always does, but it feels like it never will, when you're stuck in the middle of it.

PK,
Hugs to you sweetie. I know exactly how it feels. I used to not be able to cry, though I knew I needed release.
You are right, it will get better.
I've had to learn to ride out the waves.
Take care of yourself.
I've been studying DBT..one of the methods is distraction & self soothing.
When you are down, treat yourself like you have the flu.
Rest, eat well, chill in comfy PJ's, watch a comedy that will make you smile, play Candy Crush, etc.

I know it's hard to want to be motivated to do theses things. Try to make yourself.
Maybe have your boyfriend prepared with these ideas when you get down.
Look up animal videos on you tube. I love watching kittens & puppies playing. That will make your heart smile

Just try to find things that will make you feel relaxed & happy.
Things to pass the time until you feel better. Because tomorrow is a new day & you never know what it's going to bring!
It can be rainbows & unicorns!

Big hugs! I know what coming down from hypomania can be like.

Hugs to you. Practice lots of self-care. Yes, this will pass even when it doesn't feel like it. I've been there too.

are you surrounded by supports at all? Someone you can confide in or even just let know you've had a bad few days?

I garbbed my 'rubbing' stone and rubbed the hell out of it the other night to avoid hurting myself

My boyfriend supports me whenever I go through these episodes, but he can't always be there (understandably so) because he works full time. He works night shift so he's often sleeping when I'm awake, until my sleep schedule rotates into a giant mess when my mood shifts. He's the only person I have physical contact with. No friends. My family is out of state, but I've never been able to confide in them to begin with. Most of the week I'm alone in this apartment, which often makes my depression nearly unbearable to deal with, when it strikes. I don't have a pet either, because my landlord won't allow them.

Since u don't have family in state consider finding a support group. That's what I did when I lived out of state. Google NAMI and DBSA see if they have locations in ur city.

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I'm sorry, Pastel Kitten. I hope it passes soon. Like the others said, take good care of yourself.

This is definitely something I'm considering for the future, but my anxiety is too out of control right now. Right now I'm waiting for my psychiatrist appointment next month to finally begin treatment that I've needed for years

Thanks everyone. I've been coping better after reading all of your responses.

I feel like one too. Hope today is better