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Why don’t I feel like talking?

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Anon1234321
Anon1234321

I’ve recently had a 3 month extremely manic episode which was aggravated by a high caffeine intake. I was very talkative and had lots to say about various things that I can no longer even remember. I’ve been stable for around a month now. Only recently been discharged from hospital and since being discharged I’ve noticed that I don’t talk often. It’s not that I don’t feel the need to talk, but rather that I find I have nothing to say. My mind draws blanks and I just can’t make conversation with people. What’s wrong with me? I don’t feel depressed although I feel worn out most of the time and spend most of my time in bed watching tv shows and films. I feel like I’m withdrawn but not depressed. Am I depressed or is this normal? It doesn’t feel normal for me but like I said I don’t feel depressed. I had a down day yesterday but it was nothing severe. 

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  • Anon1234321
    Anon1234321

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    Just thought I’d add that in the frame of mind I’m in, I don’t feel ready to go back to work, the gym, or do even basic hygiene things. I force myself to wash and dress but that’s about all I do. This is my longest manic episode as they only usually last a month. 
  • Wrinkledik
    Wrinkledik Anon1234321

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    That is exactly what I get. I go round people's houses and talk the hind legs off a donkey but the next day can't think of anything to say and feel extremely fatigued. I really don't know what this is as I'm only recently diagnosed so learning about it still but if I find out I will get back to you. Take care and keep fighting this 

  • Emily48280
    Emily48280 Anon1234321

    Posted

    Wow I to get like this a sugar rush of excitement and excess thoughts then the only thing I muster up is talking via text because I just don't want to talk I have to push myself. Like I've worn it out. I'm also looking into this will keep updated. Stay safe all x

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