u/sleepyundies

My regimen works well aside from the fact that I cant place my words, spacing out, forgetting things easily or things as I say them. Its very frustrating. Any behavioral tips or tricks on how to manage or counteract even a little?

This isnt gonna be helpful for everyone, but one thing Ive done lately is instead of saying “Im in an episode”, Ive been saying “Im going through a phase”. It seems so small, but it’s really helped me acknowledge my big feelings and urges during these “phases”, to be more mindful of my choices during these “phases”, and emphasizing to myself that it will soon blow over. I get really down on myself and frustrated when Im in my ups and downs, but this has made me feel a little more normal, that my “phases” are temporary and that my feelings are not my fault, but rather something that just happens to me. Its been validating, grounding, and hopeful for me. This is what Im clinging to right now, just thought Id share.

Taking my meds as prescribed and attending regular therapy like a “good noodle” lol

I just started this new job with a completely different pace. Before I was working in a really high stress environment with lots of crisis and high risk, but now im at a quiet office job. The change is really good for me, I feel like I can breathe. But Im not used to it.

Ive been drinking energy drinks and coffee much more to keep my energy, since im not used to not operating in survival and being in such a peaceful place. But now I feel myself getting a little erratic.

Are my body and mind just adjusting to the change? Has ANYONE experienced hypo due to prolonged and excessive caffeine? Or was this bound to happen due to cycling? I dont drink or engage in any substance use besides vaping (which I want to quit once I adjust more to work) but will I have to give up caffeine? If caffeine HAS done this to you, what have you done to manage once its here? Does this even happen to people? Is this even hypo or does it feel this way bc I havent been regulated in so long?

I have Bipolar 2 and GAD, both in which Im on meds for. Ive always had issues with food, but since Ive been on meds for these, I cannot stop eating. Ive brought it up to both doctors and they hit me with the “its fine” “youre young, youre a normal weight” etc. Its really frustrating because Ive gained 25lbs recently, but mostly, I eat so much throughout the day, especially at night. Ill eat 2 meals worth. For example, the other night I ate 6 ice creams, along with chips, chocolate, and more, all after dinner. I wake up in the morning feeling so stuffed it hurts, then the cycle repeats itself. Its really affecting me mentally and physically, I feel like I have no control over myself. Anyone have any advice? I also want to stay on the meds I have now bc I feel so stable otherwise and finding the right meds was an uphill battle for so long. Pls help me get to my doctors bc this really affects my mood and self image.