About Bipolar Disorder: Bipolar Challenge #1 - Getting Moving

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder One of the things I took away from the DBSA Conference was that of challenging yourself. I need to do that right now, and I know many of you do, too. So I'm starting Challenges - ways to improve your life in spite of being depressed, hypomanic or manic. We're starting off with depression - and I'm challenging myself on this one, too. Bipolar Challenge #1 Do you find it hard to get moving when you are depressed? Do you sit and watch television for hours, or waste a long time on Facebook, or even just not get out of bed? Do you want to get moving, be productive, get things done but just have no initiative and no drive? If so, you need to join in the first Bipolar Challenge - Getting Moving. Talk About the Challenge You've read about my Challenge to you and to myself - now let's hear what your goal is and how you're doing. If you're having trouble, others can help; if you're meeting or exceeding your goal, share your pride and give help to others who need it. Share What Works for You If you've been in this situation before, you may have found ways of getting yourself out of your chair or bed already. Share those ideas here. Signs of Depression Sometimes a person doesn't even realize that a certain feeling or behavior is a sign of depression. Here is an in-depth look at the clinical criteria for a depressive episode and how, within the categories, the symptoms can vary a long way from person to person. Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar Disorder Bipolar 2 Moving Bipolar Meds Lithium Bipolar Featured Articles Do you think bipolar disorder is a gift? I'm in a mania nightmare Inpatient Questions How do I get through this? About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Marcia Purse Bipolar Disorder Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Bipolar Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   What We're Talking About Marriage Breakdown I feel so alone... Uncontrollable Anger Advertisement