I know how hard it is because after my first manic episode I had to go on bipolar meds. In the past 3 months I have gone from being 6 foot tall and a stable 180 pound male to 238lbs. I have stretch marks all over my body and have no self esteem left! It's worse than mania... no wonder so many bipolar people are not med compliant!
@macrent2 Hello, thanks for commenting. I'm still too heavy but others have mentioned that I look like I've lost weight. I do believe I'm moving around more yet I don't know if I'll get these pounds off. I no longer step on the scale. I hope you find a way to feel better.
Hi Salty. Been a long time since I checked in. I can totally relate. same feelings here regarding weight gain and housework lol. Your video actually made me smile. The thing with running a house is it takes commitment and routine. I suck at both. Find it incredibly boring and life sucking. I tell myself housework can be exercise which would help with the weight gain . . . but nope still find it painfully monotonous! I wonder if our manic sides leave us struggling with maintaining ordinary life.
After re watching this video I laughed because I was so honest! It's nice to see you back on YouTube.
You asked a very good question, "I wonder if our manic sides leave us struggling with maintaining ordinary life". You hit the nail right on the head!!!
I have felt something is wrong with how I relate to the world and manage my life. What others seem to effortlessly do, I can't get done. I'm still working on it though. Thanks for the comment.
Yeh you were really honest, took the words right out of my head! It was the bit about only being able to do it if you feel you are gonna be judged lol. So true, so true! I generally don't have people to my house as its a constant tip and if i know someone is coming its a massive clear up/cover up before they arrive, I hate it but just can't seem to run my house normally. My ex couldn't stand it. Was easier when i didn't sleep much, could fit exciting things and boring things into my day then.
Weight gain is a battle for me too. When im manic i eat way too much.... all the food that looks too good to resist. When low i eat barely anything. So therefore my weight goes up and down all the time.
All i can say is think about yourself..... something which i know isnt easy but when it comes to health and in particular mental health, we just have to put ourselves first... work with ourselves. I wish you well.
Rule #1, NEVER compare yourself to 'other women'. Only compare yourself to yourself. If you compare yourself to other women you are guaranteed low self-esteem b/c you will only see what a negative mindset will let you see. Those women have not so great personality traits too. Theirs are just different than the ones you have. But I do know that housework can really get so out of control you just give up,it's disheartening. Same with weight.
I know how hard it is because after my first manic episode I had to go on bipolar meds. In the past 3 months I have gone from being 6 foot tall and a stable 180 pound male to 238lbs. I have stretch marks all over my body and have no self esteem left! It's worse than mania... no wonder so many bipolar people are not med compliant!
macrent2 6 months ago
@macrent2 Hello, thanks for commenting. I'm still too heavy but others have mentioned that I look like I've lost weight. I do believe I'm moving around more yet I don't know if I'll get these pounds off. I no longer step on the scale. I hope you find a way to feel better.
saltyeggs71 5 months ago
Hi Salty. Been a long time since I checked in. I can totally relate. same feelings here regarding weight gain and housework lol. Your video actually made me smile. The thing with running a house is it takes commitment and routine. I suck at both. Find it incredibly boring and life sucking. I tell myself housework can be exercise which would help with the weight gain . . . but nope still find it painfully monotonous! I wonder if our manic sides leave us struggling with maintaining ordinary life.
stigmasting 2 years ago
After re watching this video I laughed because I was so honest! It's nice to see you back on YouTube.
You asked a very good question, "I wonder if our manic sides leave us struggling with maintaining ordinary life". You hit the nail right on the head!!!
I have felt something is wrong with how I relate to the world and manage my life. What others seem to effortlessly do, I can't get done. I'm still working on it though. Thanks for the comment.
saltyeggs71 2 years ago
Yeh you were really honest, took the words right out of my head! It was the bit about only being able to do it if you feel you are gonna be judged lol. So true, so true! I generally don't have people to my house as its a constant tip and if i know someone is coming its a massive clear up/cover up before they arrive, I hate it but just can't seem to run my house normally. My ex couldn't stand it. Was easier when i didn't sleep much, could fit exciting things and boring things into my day then.
stigmasting 2 years ago
Weight gain is a battle for me too. When im manic i eat way too much.... all the food that looks too good to resist. When low i eat barely anything. So therefore my weight goes up and down all the time.
All i can say is think about yourself..... something which i know isnt easy but when it comes to health and in particular mental health, we just have to put ourselves first... work with ourselves. I wish you well.
Luv
Cat x
MorrisseyLife 2 years ago
I'm the opposite. I eat when depressed and starve myself when I'm manic/anorexic. Thanks for wishing me well. I love all the support I can get.
saltyeggs71 2 years ago
Thanks for reminding me to not compare myself to other women. I've been taught not to but I get really confused sometimes.
Thanks for watching and responding so kindly and informatively. You've helped!
saltyeggs71 2 years ago
Rule #1, NEVER compare yourself to 'other women'. Only compare yourself to yourself. If you compare yourself to other women you are guaranteed low self-esteem b/c you will only see what a negative mindset will let you see. Those women have not so great personality traits too. Theirs are just different than the ones you have. But I do know that housework can really get so out of control you just give up,it's disheartening. Same with weight.
PennyAnn25 2 years ago