Bipolar Disorder

Ok today is all about the Depressive side of a bipolar. Hard to understand, yes, sometimes we can be very very hard to understand. Even more we can be unpredictable. I am fortunate enough to have a husband who loves me, and helps me through all of this on a day to day basis. This whole bipolar fun loving thing to have, is exactly why I choose to live my life Day-2-Day! Makes sense now huh?! Making goals for me is really hard. I might one day think, I'm gonna do this in a year, but when it comes down to it, I've either never even started, haven't finished, or come down very hard on myself for not succeeding. So on w/ the depression side of this.

Symptoms of depression or a depressive episode include:

Mood Changes:

A long period of feeling worried or empty. (This is not your average I'm sad today type of thing, this is full on depression)  

Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed, including sex.

Behavioral Changes:

Feeling tired or "slowed down" (This is when my brain refuses to function at all, can't think or do anything right)  

Having problems concentrating, remembering, and making decisions

Being restless or irritable

Changing eating, sleeping, or other habits

Thinking of death or suicide, or attempting suicide. (Please if ever any of you or someone you know is at this point call 1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-273-8255 they are there 24 hours a day and free to talk!)