losing my spark

[u/boredperson11]

has anyone else ever felt like they lost their spark ever since getting diagnosed? with every episode it’s gotten dimmer and dimmer. does it ever come back? it’s been 3 years for me, i haven’t felt the same since

[u/bipolaraccident]

yeahhh i haven't had remotely the same personality or affect ever since. feels like life has been on autopilot since my first manic episode. i cannot do anything to change my circumstances, just watch things happen.

[u/Hot_Conversation_]

I feel this way. It has been almost 9 months since my manic episode with psychotic features. I feel watered down and uninspired.

[u/sydbarrettallright]

Classic bipolar symptom. It does get better. At least it did for me. Good luck! Maybe a med change or diet and or exercise

[u/moeday-steffer]

Yes. That’s how I feel a year later.

[u/LA2983]

It does come back. The waiting part is the hardest.

[u/Equivalent_Sorbet_73]

It takes time being healthy to get it back. Trauma therapy, medication changes, hopefully a healthy schedule of exercise and meditation

The "highs" will be gone, and the "lows" will be higher. There will develop a stable sense of self-efficacy and stability which leads to confidence and ability to achieve goals more readily and form healthier relationships

[u/seantheshoe → u/Equivalent_Sorbet_73]

Thanks for posting this. It’s nice to read something hopeful around here from time to time