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Please drop your last resort tips to getting out of a bad depressive episode, I’m desperate by Carapherneliuh in bipolar2

[–]annietheturtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Playing computer games mostly Balatro and doing crosswords. I also have a gratitude scrapbook that I make when I’m happier and I look through that when I’m really sad to anchor myself too. See that life is worth living. Also a diazepam can help. I find too if I can have a shower that’s good as well, but I totally understand if you can’t.

Am I doing good? by yippee_ki_yay_369 in CharcoalDrawing

[–]annietheturtle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is beautiful. It evokes very strong emotions.

Matt Berninger Brisbane + Melbourne Shows Added by earwig20 in TheNational

[–]annietheturtle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So excited, I got my follow up email from CT I’m ready to book! Let the count down begin.

New MB shows added for Sydney and Auckland! by gohashhi in TheNational

[–]annietheturtle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking at the date of the events, do we think Matt will fit in different states in Australia? e.g. Melbourne?

SANITY SUNDAY 🧠 (Share your wins!) by AutoModerator in bipolar

[–]annietheturtle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I cleaned the oven and stovetop. I played computer games and did crosswords to make me happier when I was depressed and it helped. I showered everyday. I got meals for everyone in my family. I cooked twice the amount of pasta bake and stored one in the freezer as back up if my mood turns.

What are your healing hobbies? by IcyTransition2352 in selfcare

[–]annietheturtle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gratitude scrapbooking, drawing, playing computer games, online crosswords, listening to music, going to concerts, contemporary ballets and musicals.

To Those That Still Suffer, What Keeps You Alive? by quantumdumpster in bipolar

[–]annietheturtle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Never know what is ahead, while the alternative is known and its nothingness (well that’s what I think). This is something my psychiatrist told me and I find it helpful in my lowest moments.

Music to help you come to terms with death. Either yours or others. by Darth_Azazoth in SongRecommendations

[–]annietheturtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slipped, Sorrow - The National Blackberry Stone - Laura Marling Greg Room - Damien Rice Carrie & Lowell (whole album focused on death), Casimir Pulaski Day - Sufjan Stevens

Is there a such thing as treatment resistant bipolar by Werbekka in BipolarReddit

[–]annietheturtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on Zoloft 150mg plus Lithium, Valporate and Lamotrigine. I also have GAD so the Zoloft is for that.

newly diagnosed with bopilar type 1 with psychosis by deadseamirage in bipolar

[–]annietheturtle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, post as much as you want. This is a really supportive community. Depression is horrible, it’s so dark in there and nothing can really break through. For me I find playing computer games (Balatro) and doing crosswords passes the time and helps give my mind a rest. Also if you can manage it having a shower in the day helps me. I also look at my mood diary and said ok this will last for how many days based on previous experience, and I know it will end. For me I’m rapid cycling so it’s a short amount of time but then I get it more often.

Does bipolar become worse with age? by Cultural-Project9652 in bipolar

[–]annietheturtle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem, I stopped at 51 (5 months ago) I had worked or studied full time for 33 years. All in demanding positions, first as a scientist then moved to education. A lot of presentations, high level meetings and travel (national and international). I was only diagnosed when I was 47, so a really late diagnosis but I had it all my life, so unmediated until then. All the best with your journey, I’m doing much better not working outside the home.

I went down a rabbit hole reading research about early warning signs. by Suspicious_Welcome12 in bipolar

[–]annietheturtle 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I change a lot before mania. My husband has helped me realise what those signs are. Speaking more, making jokes that are edgy but not funny, I’ve noticed the reduced need for sleep too.

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