[BastetsMuse]

I take Geodon as a mood stabilizer and it works well. I also take Trintellix for depression.

I just coast through my days. I read a lot, but I don't do much else. Life is kind of flat. I don't work - I'm on disability - but I'm thinking that I need to find something to do that's more productive than reading. I don't like to exercise or go out of the house. I wonder if I'm depressed in some way that's not obvious, or is it just that life is basically over for me?

How do you find "thrill" or purpose in your life again?

You have to rejoin life. I know when I was most unstable, it seemed like all my energy and focus was on surviving and my home responsibilities. I isolated myself from any other pursuits during that time. One thing I had to make a concerted effort to do was rejoin my life again. I had to get myself re-involved in my other activities. In my case, that meant returning to church, getting involved again in the church choir. I auditioned for chorus, was accepted, and took on that commitment to rehearsals and performances (which in turn got me to meet new people and develop new friendships). Life won't come to you; you have to go to life.

[Slightlydelusional]

Originally Posted by lolagrace

Life won't come to you; you have to go to life.

I really like that sentence, well done

[GoldenSnitch]

It is good that you’re stable but it’s sort of a weird feeling isn’t it?

What kinds of things did you enjoy doing previously? I love to read so I think that’s a great past time but it’s not really going to get you excited about life.

[HALLIEBETH87]

Could you volunteer at a library?

[Sunflower123]

One thing I noticed...when I was fighting severe depression, I adopted a “depressive lifestyle” that exacerbated the depression. Now that I’m stable, I find myself having to combat the habits of my depressive lifestyle that remain.

I’m pleased to hear that you’re stable.

[Slightlydelusional]

Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

One thing I noticed...when I was fighting severe depression, I adopted a “depressive lifestyle” that exacerbated the depression. Now that I’m stable, I find myself having to combat the habits of my depressive lifestyle that remain.

I’m pleased to hear that you’re stable.

I can totally relate to this!

I went from fetal position depression for about 5 months this year to now being functional and out of severe depression for going on three months, but I have a lot of habits that are part of serious depression I cant shake, but happy to say Im battling them and getting better every day, but land mines are everywhere so tread with caution but yet take risks as its needed to progress.

[hexacoda]

I started volunteering and that lead to a paying position in my field. Now I have been stable for over 6 years and doing really well.

[~Christina]

When someone is flying high with there Bipolar and the world is bright and shiny...... Going to baseline IS going to feel flat ...

But most of the time its just stability.. stability is good but hard to want to stay with for people who get Great fun filled Mania.

I have ugly Mania, so I really really love my baseline. I need baseline to feel balanced.

[wíntєr]

I can imagine the dullness of being "stable". Especially when you're used to mania. It could feel like depression I'd imagine. I really don't know. I'd suggest volunteering, maybe at an animal shelter, soup kitchen, something that might give you a sense of purpose. I hope you feel better soon, congrats on finding stability. xo

I'm in the very same situation. And about to run out of Stephen King books at my local library.. These questions may help you, as my answer to a more thrilling life lies within them as well:

Did you have a life that was lost, and want to regain it?
Do you have dreams of how life ideally should be?
Or, do you merely have an impulse to try something new.. ?

Try exploring these! Do they ring any bells for you?

[Aliceiw]

I might try thinking back to a time where you were really proud of yourself. Can you replicate something like that?

What is a fond memory you have? Do you have anything that reminds you of it? Can you use this in some way in your present life?

Do you know of some people you'd like to thank? Maybe you can find creative ways to do that?

Have you considered joining a group for bipolar or organizing one? Maybe you can give back now that you are well.

Take this time to learn and grow on a personal level. I know that when I come out of an episode I feel like so much time was wasted surviving that I didn't grow. Try finding things you'd like to improve upon and work on changing them.

Have you ever dreamed of doing something specific? A lot of people dream of writing a book. Can you give something to the world like your experiences in written form?

Just a few ideas.