It’s hard to get myself out there in the world voluntarily. I’m spending so much energy just to write this post. I would appreciate if anyone could ask me a misc question, or check in later. I just don’t want to feel alone any longer :(
I couldn’t find the right type of tag for this, but for context, I have been diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder: Bipolar Type for 3 years. It is schizophrenia + bipolar disorder and can be as unfair as it sounds. Maybe I am just down on my luck with life events, but it feels like I haven’t been able to catch a break from either extreme or a harsh mixed state. How long can an episode even last? Is there anything I can do to perhaps contain the episodes. I am happy to explain my circumstances in detail, and to start my sleep is glaring right at me. I’m either depressed and sleeping 12+ hours or manic/mixed and getting <5 hours on any given day. This has been a pattern for the past week.
Aside from all this, I would just be happy to find a safe space!