Bipolar has me second guessing almost every decision I make lately. Even simple stuff, like replying to a message, spending money, or making plans, can turn into a whole debate in my head.
I can’t always tell if I’m thinking things through or if my mood is pushing me toward something. When I’m feeling up, I worry I’m being impulsive. When I’m depressed, I assume every choice I make is wrong. Then I look back and question why I trusted myself at all.
I’m trying to slow things down and write decisions out before acting on them. Sometimes I ask someone I trust to give me a reality check, but I hate feeling like I can’t rely on my own judgment. It gets exhausting.
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The writing things out sounds like a useful safeguard, especially for spending or making plans when your mood is running high. I’ve found it helps to add a waiting period too, so I’m not treating every strong feeling like an instruction.
The part about needing a reality check can feel discouraging, but I try to see it as an extra layer of protection rather than proof that I can’t trust myself. Do you have certain warning signs that tell you it’s time to pause before making a decision?
@Elizabeth_Keller, the way every small choice turns into a debate sounds incredibly draining. I’ve had times when even sending a simple text felt like something I needed to analyze from every angle.
Writing things down has helped me separate facts from the mood attached to them. I also try to give bigger decisions a full night before acting, especially if I’m feeling unusually confident or completely hopeless. Needing a second opinion doesn’t mean your judgment is gone. Sometimes it’s just a guardrail while things feel harder to read.