Question for people with bipolar disorder, how and what do u feel when u are in a depressive episode?

Question

i am trying to understand someone i know who is bipolar. what do they feel, what goes on through their mind when they are in a depressive episode? regrets? remorse? suicide?

Answer 1

I hate being bi polar because of all the erratic things that happen when I am both depressed and up and wired for a day or more. When I am depressed I do not feel like moving my body. I begin to have anxiety that starts my downward spiral into a deeper darker place, until I feel like suicide is the only way to get out of this.  I do regret hurting my family/friends. I have rages that have gotten me in so much trouble from ramming my car into some parked cars for no reason, to beating the h**l out of people that pissed me off. I feel like a burden to the world, not just to my family. There is no understanding...

Answer 2

feel like no one cares about you and everyone would be better off if you were dead, you usually do regret treating people bad but are embarrassed to say anything about it

Answer 3

Here's some feelings while in a depressive episode:

- paralysis - unable to do anything.  

- heavy - walking, talking, eating is a chore, feel weighted down

- regret

- guilt - a big one!

- despair and helpless

- and so much anguish and pain - it's unbearable to the point that some contemplate suicide.

I hope this helps your understanding of the depressive side of the disorder.  Oh yes, anxiety and agitation may also accompany the depressive episode.  

Answer 4

I definitely feel like a burden to those who love me.  Especially when I am in a dark episode- I feel like they would be better off without me.  Even when I am well I try not to bother anyone with symptoms of my illness such as dark or obsessive thoughts.

  For me a depressive episode is like being in a dark hole, and feeling so negative about myself and everything that words cannot describe it.  And I also feel physically ill, almost like having the flu.

Luckily I have been taking my meds steadily for almost a year, and am doing very well!  I try to never use my disease as an excuse to treat others badly.  

Answer 5

i know several people with this.  they feel everything you mentioned.

they may just stay in bed for days or weeks.  it is way worse than regular depression.  is she on meds?  she needs to be to help with the imbalance.  it is so good that you care.  blessings to you and yours.