I’m depressed far more often than manic. And I never get true mania. Just hypomanic. But even that bit of mania qualifies me as bipolar type instead of depressive type sza.
I’m never depressed. I haven’t been depressed in over 16 years. I’ve only gotten hypomanic once in those 16 years and that was due to the ingestion of THC in Delta 8 edible CBD.
My solution is to put on some favorite music and wait for it to pass. I get moderate depression several times a month for brief periods and I learned many moons ago to watch that alcohol intake.
I talk, move, and think slower. I feel it physically like there is an anvil on my chest. I lose interest in hobbies and I may watch very little TV without pausing it a million times.
I only call depression severe when I get suicidal thoughts.
Im really depressed today. I go through bouts of mania where I have tons of energy and then feel wiped out to the point of exhaustion, depression, and dizziness. Someone recommended certain vitamins that I bought online. I may get some L-Theanine too. Just took some Valerian root tabs I feel better now. I think sleep is connected to depression and its all holistically related.
I’m on the max dose of Elavil (old school antidepressant). Before that med got on board, I was very irritable, cranky, and would sleep excessively. Some of the mods/users here would probably argue I’m still irritable and cranky. LOL
I’ve been depressed a lot lately and kind of feeling hopeless about life circumstances… but I try my best to focus and study… I had a exam today and another to do for Sunday. When I feel to bad I take a break. Like I’m doing right now.
I’ve suffered from severe depression, and has required hospitalization for attempted suicide. I stopped eating and drinking. I passed out due to dehydration with dangerously low blood pressure.
I now take Venlafaxine. I’m still depressed, but I’d say I’m mild - moderately depressed. Not severe.