[Victoria'smom]

I subscribe to spoon theory. Basically you only have so many spoons a day and that various on whether or not your having a good day or not. So I'm stable on this medication great but I can't convince myself to do even less then basic ****.

I had a Drs appointment and I cancelled because showering and going was just too much in one day. If I shower the energy for anything else for that day is done. It seems like I was fuelled by anxiety and paranoia.

We had people over for a little yesterday today my family was lucky I heated up leftovers. How do I get basic energy back. I don't want to change my meds but I have to have the energy to do more than one thing a day. I need to participate in my world without fear.

I'm not tired it's just no real push towards anything. TMI

Possible trigger:

even sex

today all I did was color. I spend more time scrolling through Facebook then interacting with my world. I know I shouldn't be staring at a screen all day but I feel like I could star at a blank wall and be just as content.

[*Beth*]

My energy and ability to do much is an ongoing problem. Really, what I look forward to is just being in bed and sleeping. I attribute some of my lack of energy to medication.

[MickeyCheeky]

i can relate to what you're saying. i agree with the wise and wonderful BethRags in that even though i don't have bipolar i also struggle with lack of energy and motivation. i am not taking any meds at the moment so i suppose that may be due to something else, perhaps i am just lazy? In any case i Hope things will Improve really soon for everyone. Perhaps talking to your doctor and discussing a change of meds if you think that may be the cause may be a good idea. Sending many Safe, warm hugs to ALL of you, @Miguel'smom, your Family, your Friends and ALL of your Loved Ones! Keep fighting and keep rocking NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, OK?!

[mssweatypalms]

In my case, I can work but I'm always sleepy. I need a lot of sleep. I try not to take naps, but it's impossible so far. I wish I could get back some energy so I can take care of my physical health more.

[Fuzzybear]

Good post! I also experience low energy far too often and can relate to a lot of what you said. For me, showering is exhausting. Scrolling through ''facebook'' or similar takes less energy.... but also tends to (for me) have too much sub optimal content. I don't like the way it is organised either (or not). I see something that might be of interest, go to another place for less than a minute, and when I return that post is not to be found

I also need to try to exercise more.... and to create more of a balance... more things I love in my life and less of those I do not like.

[Victoria'smom]

I know it's my medication but I hesitant to even bring it up because I am so stable. I can do things I never have been able to do and I'm safer then I've been for a long time.

[Fuzzybear]

Maybe there is more to it than just medication? (I am unable to tolerate meds so feel free to ''ignore'' this if it isn't helpful.

I understand your hesitation to bring it up with the doctor as you're safer than you've been for a long time. I would be very hesitant to bring it up too.

Maybe wait a bit before bringing it up anyway....