[GeeLuv]

Originally Posted by mymorgy

are you on an antidepressant?
bobby

so why do you ask? just curious? yeah, I'm on an AD, as I said, but it hasn't given me bothersome elevated moods yet. (I started reading some of Bizi's posts about the definition of bipolar, specifically hypomania...well, in my case, if I do have that, it hasn't seem to have gone into mania. It tends to just drop to "normal" or depression) So, it's one of the reasons I question whether or not I have ever had bipolar tendencies or if it's unipolar depression with elevated normal moods...but I do remember having dysphoric moods and a really manic seeming episode from a certain med (Intuniv or Guanfacine for suspected ADHD) and likely "mixed episodes" even before that and for a little while after. I was on Latuda for awhile and then Abilify, but I was stuck in a depressed state and went off of it.

[mymorgy]

mymorgy- not sure what regency romance novels are

they take place in England mostly in the 1800's and describe dresses, the homes, and use expressions that were used then.They are such a great escape and well written. Right now I am reading books by Elizabeth Mansfield. She is so wonderful!
Fondly
Bobby

[GeeLuv]

Had quite a busy day and I'm tired now, so I'll keep this short. Today is day 2 of 3 with cleaning the oven/stove. It's the first time I've ever cleaned an over and I'm proud of myself for finally learning and actually doing it. It's taken a little bit longer because there are some deep set in stains that need overnight soaking and I could only do one side of the stovetop plates at a time because I needed the stove for cleaning. So now the whole oven is sprayed and soaking and one side of the stovetop is all ready to go. Oh yes, and I also put foil over the plates, you know to avoid excess filth getting on them. Guess it helps, but those plates can still get pretty dirty! I had been doing pretty good with keeping those cleaned and the foil changed out regularly, but there were some deep set in stains that have now only come out with the oven cleaner. Call me a dork or whatever, but I'm excited to have clean things!

Oh @bizi did you have something you wanted to say about the post before my last post?? You said you'd come back to comment about it. It was about what I used to do before forums and my new life of going from contentment to having ups and downs but the ups making it all seem worth it. Do you still want to comment or should I just move on? Thanks!

[mymorgy]

great for you for hardly watching the news. That is funny that a book started it!
bobby

[GeeLuv]

I'm trying to fight these symptoms of depression with sunshine, coffee, and forcing myself awake. I dunno why lately I just feel so tired! I guess I'm a little bummed my "vacation" is over. :/
Suppose daylight savings didn't help either. I went to bed earlier, but since we pushed the clocks ahead an hour, it was pretty much pointless. Sigh!

[mymorgy]

that is a great idea!

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bobby

[mymorgy]

you are so special!
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bobby

[Mari]

Hi, GeeLuv,

Would you say that recently (with your current medications) you have elevated moods?

Are these moods a problem for you?



M

[GeeLuv]

Originally Posted by Mari

Hi, GeeLuv,

Would you say that recently (with your current medications) you have elevated moods?

Are these moods a problem for you?



M

Honestly, I've had some elevated moods in the past couple of months, but most of it is positive. I have been productive and haven't been sleeping all day and feel happy and confident...the only issues are when I don't sleep as much as I need and these are typically due to racing thoughts, anxiety, and possibly just from being online too much. I've been taking measures to help with that though. The honestly part is that I'm not sure if these current mood elevations are high enough to even be considered as even hypomania. I've been talking to a lot of folks with unipolar depression and they can experience similar sounding highs, especially after being depressed for so long and/or if incorporating dieting (fasting) or increased exercise into the mix. So, I don't know. But I've gotten much support on my issues from the bipolar community over the past few years that I am posting here (as well as in the depression forums). Hope you can understand that.

[Mari]

Hi,


Does exercise help?

In what ways does fasting work for you?



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