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Niniluv

2y ago

Possible Bipolar Diagnosis: Struggling with Exhaustion and Relationship Tension

My doctor and I have been talking about a possible diagnosis of bipolar. We aren’t 100% sure yet but lately I’ve been beyond exhausted. Super tired no matter how much I sleep. Feeling like I have 5% energy and sleeping all day or falling asleep randomly and often. It’s been super frustrating and causing some tension in my relationship. Has anyone experienced anything’s similar or even have bipolar themselves and can tell me how I can kind of stay up. I’m not saying it’s bipolar but seems highly likely and I’ve just been feeling depressed because of this.

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Niniluv

2y ago

I also do experience the manic side more often than this. Typically I go days without sleep or fine with 1 hour of sleep and I’m just super impulsive and happy. This is the longest I’ve been on the “down “ side of this.
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Ryan94

2y ago

well, the best thing you can do is be completely honest with your doctor. To answer your question, if you can find at least one thing that gets you out of bed, you're doing it. Sometimes all it takes is one good push to get going, but that can also backfire and make you feel worse. Best piece of advice I've heard is to feel what you're feeling and be sure to communicate with your loved ones because it's easy to push them away by withholding info from them. Now, if that person isn't willing to listen, that relationship may not be healthy, at least for you while you're down. Unfortunately, there is no one cure-all for everyone, as everyone responds differently to everything, but it has be proven that if you for e yourself to get up and walk for a bit you will start to feel better because your brain will be rewarded, and that can start the chain reaction to get done whatever you need. I'll be honest with you by saying that, for me, there are days where I'm absolutely inconsolable and I'm still trying to figure out how to get through a day. Good luck to you and the journey you're on ✌🏻

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