Hope everyone has a good day

[Bubulous]

I hope everyone has a good day.  I am about to go to the gym since if I sit around too much I get depressed. At the same time if I get too busy I could become manic.  I was diagnosed with Bi-polar 1 about 40 days ago.  I had already visited this site for chemical dependency in January, and I was happy to find that there was a bi-polar forum on it as well.  I do, however, wish it was more active.  I guess bi-polar people make up a small percentage of the worlds population.  I feel that bi-polar may be a tricky forum.  For me at least if I am manic and I get on here, I am more likely to try to find someone to help and post nothing if I don't.  At the same time if I am deppressed I will likely not get on at all and if I do I will fill that my opinion doesn't matter or that I may say the wrong thing.....gotta love being bi-polar.lol.

So this is me posting anything.  I am going to listen to Toad the Wet Sprocket and Mighty Mouse while I play basketball.  It usually puts me in a good mood.  What songs help you out when you are feeling "normal" or deppressed?

Anyway I must get my day started and hope that it is just a "normal" day, whatever that means.  Have a great day!!!

[livefreewithlove]

I'm an eclectic when it comes to music. Really anything but rap and really hard metal. I'll even listen to that sometimes. Listening to breaking Benjamin right now.

[livefreewithlove]

Good for you . I feel better when I get moving

[Nickeldoor]

It seemed like bubulous and looloo like to keep away from friends. After medication, I am more 'relaxed' now ... but not as active as in the past hanging out with friends. I guess I just wanna some peace for myself.

[cbear919]

Hi and thank you for your comment on my post.  I never knew there was a site like this until I was looking for help for my mom, but reading your post and other's posts it seems this may help me too.  I find that the more I keep myself busy the more I am "normal" whatever that means.  If I stop and sit for too long of a period my mind just goes.  I use my dog as an excuse not to do anything with friends and I keep myself busy at home otherwise. Iknow what to do and what not to do to keep myself healthy.  
But I'm rambling now so I will sign off for now.  

[Bubulous]

That's awesome.  I also find myself on here too much sometimes and when I am not I miss it.  This is like journaling except I actually like writing things down so I am connected more with what I am saying.  Plus depending on what kind of day it is (depressed or Mania) or whichever one it is closest to, my handwriting and the words I use will differ : )

You do about the same things I do to cope.  I don't really like being around people a lot either but I do love it in moderation.  I like to spend 60 percent of my time by myself but I make sure I go and see friends as well.  The flatery or criticism they give will help to build stability and make you more creative.  Thanks for you post.

[looloo141]

Hi, I love my own company, and would actually pay people to go away and leave me alone! Lol.
This site and forum have helped me a lot, I usually get bored of keeping journals and stuff but this site has really held my attention..I have noticed that sometimes it does go very quiet, but then it all picks up again and there's lots of people to talk to.
I find that I am either on here too much, or not at all! Just like you said, sometimes I have lots of advice to offer and lots to say then other times it's so much effort to just log in.
I like to read, listen to music, long walks, I do yoga type exercise, lots of stretching.

[Bubulous]

Thanks for your post I was beginning to think that everyone just wanted to post on negative posts.  I would think in a bi-polar forum mostly dominated by type 2's as most type 1's like me hyoer most of the time and easily irritated.  I do this because it centers me and humbles me like nothing else could.

I don't call myself lonely even though I really have noone in my life.  My mind and spirit are great friends and my mind feeds my spirit everything it needs everyday.

Love meditating, exercising, reading, listening to music, and just daydreaming most of the time...  : )

[Nickeldoor]

Hi Babulous, yes exercise really helps clear your mind and body. I am BP type II and seriously sitting around worrying abt things don't help. I know becos I am one of them. ;-).

Well, getting around with friends helps too. I am on Lamotringe and I know I can't take certain stuff - coffee (makes me jump like a mad man), sugary stuff (cheese or sweet cakes), less red meat etc. Well don't ask me how I know but I avoid them as much as possible becos I don't feel good taking them. I luv running and it really helps.

Also, I avoid quarrels with anyone becos that will set me on fire. Really. So I guess I just have to be a lonely man? Perhaps not. I have friends that I go out with but I prefer to be alone with my dog as it's more soothing for the mind. I also go cycling and sitting by the sea, though our sea in Singapore is pathetic. Looks like swarms.

That's all for now and hope to be your friend ya.