I'm 18 years old, and I currently am attending one class at my local community college and I work wednesday, friday, and sunday from 10pm to 5am. I was diagnosed with Bipolar II last year, and I am still finding it very hard to deal with the mood swings it brings.
Lately I have felt very anxious when I am awake, yet I don't do anything at my job, and I haven't been focusing on school as much as I should. When I get home from work, I find it difficult to sleep, and then during the day I sleep too much. Also, I feel like my sleep is disturbed because I dream more frequently than I ever have before, and wake up several times during the day yet can't seem to fight the urge to stay in bed.
My libido has gone down, and I feel like I have become dull and boring. I feel like I don't have any friends anymore, or that all of my friends are doing different things.. this wasn't as bad last winter! I think I'm adjusting to the seasons but I would like your advice please.,, on what I should do for sleep, so I am not sleeping all of the time, and what I should do about feeling depressed/anxious. I am currently on a mood-stabilizer Risperdal but I feel like I should maybe be on an anti-depressant. Any tips?
Lately I have felt very anxious when I am awake, yet I don't do anything at my job, and I haven't been focusing on school as much as I should. When I get home from work, I find it difficult to sleep, and then during the day I sleep too much. Also, I feel like my sleep is disturbed because I dream more frequently than I ever have before, and wake up several times during the day yet can't seem to fight the urge to stay in bed.
My libido has gone down, and I feel like I have become dull and boring. I feel like I don't have any friends anymore, or that all of my friends are doing different things.. this wasn't as bad last winter! I think I'm adjusting to the seasons but I would like your advice please.,, on what I should do for sleep, so I am not sleeping all of the time, and what I should do about feeling depressed/anxious. I am currently on a mood-stabilizer Risperdal but I feel like I should maybe be on an anti-depressant. Any tips?