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I'm about halfway through my week and I made breakfast for myself and my partner this morning.
I really really hate going to bed and then getting out of bed, but I wanted to do something nice for my partner and sometimes the potential guilt of not meeting an obligation works as motivation.
I don't think that's a viable long-term solution, using others to motivate me to do things, and I guess it's a part of codependency, but I'm hoping I'll fake it until I make it and start deciding that making breakfast for me alone is a good enough reason to get out of bed.
Started a medication and that's been very helpful in noticing those thought processes instead of going on autopilot, which was the way I've done things for the last 20~ years. I'm not looking forward to the work I need to do and continue to do, but at least now I'm starting to know what it is.
Glad you're able to find something that helps! I've been finishing up stabilizing my BP2 med dosage, then I hope to talk to my doctor about finding something similar to what you described.
Also, breakfast is lovely :)
Thanks! It's taken a long time to get some answers but I'm thankful I got lucky. And congrats on getting some clarity on medication and dosage! It's hard enough getting medical help, even moreso when it's to improve mental health.