Bipolar Phases

Phase I
You're anxious and overly excited.
You feel like jumping
up and down.
You're filled with energy
and can't seem to stay still.
Then your anxiety starts to settle down.
Your anxiety has decided to
fade away and you
can feel the change coming.

Phase II
Your body is getting tired
and you don't feel like moving.
You're starting to shut down.
Your mind is starting to go and
your body now refuses to move.
You're feeling sad and worthless
and don't want to get out of bed.
Your eyes are watering up
and you can't hold back your tears.
You're filled with hopelessness and
depression.

Phase III
You've tried to find joy
in the activities that
you used to love
but have failed.
You're feeling miserable and worthless.
The feeling is familiar to you.
The pain and sadness
is getting to be unbearable and
the tears you've been fighting
are flowing out.
Suicide has crossed your mind.
You don't have a plan but
you're thinking
will anyone miss me?

Phase IV
You're suddenly stricken with
unexplainable happiness.
Your body feels normal
and you can finally get out of bed.
You can think clearly
about your future now.
A smile appears on your
face and your tears
have dried up.
Happiness and joy
have found you.