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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Living With Bipolar Disorder and Bipolar Living

Living with bipolar disorder requires knowledge, complete medication compliance and a diligent regimen to coping with bipolar disorder. It is very important that you have to work until you achieve long-term stability with as few side effects as possible.  This means multiple trial and errors sometimes it is imperative that you seek a doctor or therapist to help you manage the symptoms of your disease.
You must learn to faithfully monitor your symptoms, help yourself to live stress free, learn about all of the medication side effects that can occur from medication and watch for mania or depression episodes beginning. Being honest with your doctor, they are your best friend; learning dedicating your life to living with bipolar disorder is the first step to coping with bipolar disorder.
 A goal and a daily mission are important to life no matter who you are. Having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish every day of your life is worth striving for and the road to being symptom free.
  Make every effort to spot the early warning signs of a mood swing, crying for no reason, difficulty getting out of bed in the morning, any feeling useless, and irritability and be aware of your spending habits, changes in sexual habits and feelings of being superior than you normally do. Keeping track of your symptoms is one of the coping techniques that will ensure long-term stability.  Healthy living by having the proper facts about your disease leads to wellness.                                       
 Finding the right treatment plans begins the process of coping with bipolar disorder.  There are different treatment plans available for bipolar patients. Some practices that will ensure long-term stability include:   proper dieting, exercise, yoga, martial arts, hobbies, psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
 You should have daily journal of how and any symptoms you may feel.   Daily activities that you should make sure a part of a system are:   work on one project and finish it before starting another, make sure you are getting the proper amount of sleep each night, as well as eating the proper portions of healthy nutritional foods, contacting your therapist or doctor whenever you are having bipolar symptoms of mania or depression coming upon. Paying attention to the early warning signs of mania or major depressive episodes is critical. You can also using your support group when necessary
Self-Awareness is the secret of maintain a stable mood. Even if you are experiencing symptoms of bipolar I, bipolar II, self-awareness is answer. When in an acute depressive episode or extreme episode of mania you have little self control.   When experiencing hypomania you are capable of using self-awareness and your daily life.
Keeping a daily Journal of your feelings and thoughts and writing down any symptoms will help you to become skilled at recognizing triggers you will see early warning signs. Managing bipolar disorder is to gain knowledge of and using the skills for prevention.
Unfortunately there is no cure for bipolar disorder but, there is control, and prevention of future episodes and with time, work and a capable doctor there can be stability to this devastating disorder.

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