I have bipolar and have major winter depression, I need advice on coping.?!


Question: I have bipolar and have major winter depression, I need advice on coping!.!?
Since 6th grade (I am now a junior in HS) I've struggled with winter depression and bipolar!. I wasn't diagnosed with either untill last january!. I've made major strides since then, I've successfully completed a 2nd quarter, and I've been doing a lot better in my every day life!. But I can't help to wonder, why does someone so young have to struggle with something so severe that it hinders my ability to live a teenage life and forced me to grow up mentally so fast!. If anyone else has been diagnosed with some sort of illness that relates to this, please tell me, how do I make it better for myself!? Does it get easier as time goes on!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


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I have to agree it sucks alot!. There are other people that have to grow up fast because of other things, too!. This just happens to be your battle!.

I have missed out on so much, it's easy to think about it when i'm depressed!. Example, I spent my junior year spring break in a hospital mental ward!. How to make it better!? Just take it one minute at a time, and Always keep moving Forward!.

It gets a easier as time goes on- there are things you learn do for yourself, you've just got to keep your head up!. Keep up in school, and get help when you need it, don't wait!. Are you taking any medications!? This can help too !.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Winter depression is a lack of sunshine!. I have that too!. So, when the sun is out stand in it!. If it is too cold outside, stand at a window where the sun comes in and feel its warmth the glass makes it warmer!.
I believe bipolar is your feelings coming out!. I was told I was bipolar!. I ignored it!. I know that I am a quiet person and when feeling good I want everyone to know that I feel happy!. If it is extreme, watch what you eat it could be the cause!. Like an allergy!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

i have ASD too & im 14!.!.

well ive been having it since 7th grade!.

i used to get really depressed during the winter, and my grades would start to get low, and i didn't feel like doing anything!.

but this year i decided i wasn't going to let it get to me!.

so lately i've been going out alot with my friends & spending time with my family, just basically anything to keep your day busy!.

hope i helped :]Www@Answer-Health@Com

Two things that really help with winter depression: light and exercise!. Spend as much time in sun light as possible, and get yourself those special solar lamps (available on many web sites)!. And exercise!. You'll see a tremendous relief!. Especially if you exercise outdoors (cross-country skiing!?) or in a large, spacious, well-lit gym!.

As far as struggle!.!.!. Heck, everybody's life is hard!. Don't allow self-pity, it will only make it worse!. Think about how much worse it'd have been if you had no arms and legs!. I think it's great that now they diagnose people so early, so you have all the opportunities to treat it and deal with it and achieve your potential in life!.

Good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

well i havent been diagnosed with anything but i have real anger issues and i only really come down if i have friends or family(or a really good book i like to read) but i think the best wat to deal with it is to surrond your self with people who love and care about you :) and you can always talk to me:))Www@Answer-Health@Com





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