Bi-polar players

I'm Bi-polar, and it has almost destroyed my standing.  The deep depressions often times causes me to resign a lot of games that I shouldn't, even on rare ocaisions when only one move has been made.  Is there a solution other than being perscribed medicine by a doctor?

I think only a doctor could tell you for sure.  I certainly wouldn't want to dispense medical advice on an internet forum.

My Grand daughter has given me some good advice, get a full eight hours sleep (maybe ten in my case, I'm 68), eat a well balanced meal, initiate a positive enforcement exercise in the morning, and never play when I'm tired.

I try not to play when I'm tired because I always end up playing poorly.  I'm not bipolar, but I do think that chess games affect my moods.  A while back when it seemed I couldn't buy a win, I was getting pretty down and didn't want to play much.  I did take a short break and came back to the game.  And the games I win always seem to pump me up a bit.

i'm being treated for chronic depression. medication,nutrition and excercise help but somedays all i'm capable of is moving pieces around or a direct response,other days i can put together a good continuation.try to do as much as you can on any day,if you lose a game remember there will be many more games and chances to win.enjoy your victories but try not to let the losses to get you down.on the particularly bad days this site is very effective in keeping my mind occoupied.

Please seek the advice of qualified mental health professionals. Depression and bi-polar disorder are serious conditions that require treatment by professionals. Unfortunately, in my profession I see the extremely sad consequences of people with these disorders, who do not take medications prescribed or try to self medicate. The mere loss of a chess game is nothing compared to the potential dangers of not dealing with these conditions properly. Those who follow through with counseling and medication fare far better than those who do not.

My thanks to Loki67 and 1pawndown for for your comments.  They will be taken seriously and acted on.   :)

There is one way against depression in my country. Good old friends.

You all are fantastic friends, thank you all.  Seeing a doctor next month and hope to get full labratory work done.

Glad to hear it.  73.

I too suffer from bi-polar illness, for over 20 years.  I have pursued a combination of talk and medical therapy, with good result.  Oh, I'll never recover the years I lost working nor the huge expediture of funds, but now at least in my retirement I can depend on medical insurance, although not as much on my memory.  I encourage all to consult their medical specialists in this area.

Perhaps Chess is where people with similar illnesses can come together and play out the solutions.  Cheers to brighter days

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