Bipolar Living the Choice is Yours

Choosing your life and destiny is up to you. You can take control of your life now. It will talke investments both financial and time, perserverence and discipline but it is in your hands.Living Bipolar requires self sacrifices, self discipleine and a positive attitude. By strenously working on your bipolar disorder you can achieve happiness and peace. Fulfillment of your goals is possible your priorities can be had there will have to be self evaluation and changes but your life is your own and you can make the right choices and although complete freedom from bipolar disorder is not possible the rewards of maintaining a quality life is possible for everyone who dares to look within and listen to their own feelings.

It is a long and difficult journey that lies ahead. There will be trials of medication, therapy and setbacks. But for those who learn to take action for themselves will find the strength needed to live with bipolar disorder. And the road that lies ahead will be a healthier and more fulfilled life than they thought possible before being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Never make the mistake of being content with the way things are expect the unexpected what may seem to be remission may just be symptoms lying dormant . Careful and diligent monitoring of your moods is the most important habit you can make.

Keeping track of your triggers and expecting one of them to come is the first step to independence and living bipolar. Keeping your mood chart knowing when you usually have more problems the times of the year the pressures of work, school all play a part in daily bipolar living. Dont make the mistake of falling back into old habits once you learn new ones that help. Keeping in mind that not everything is foreseeable and things happen by chance and it is part of everday living don't expect a miracle pill and you will be well. Medication has its drawbacks also You may have to adjust medications many times over sometimes every person is different and every medication is different. But keeping your medication regime staying in contact with your health care providers is essential.

When you learn to Live Bipolar you will be able to see the beautiful things in life and offer more to everyone in your environment.

Triggers And What You Can Do About Them

Finding out what can trigger symptoms can help avoid or ease future episodes. Stabilizing your moods begins with understanding them and the triggers that may help cause them.

Some possible triggers are: changes in sleep, sleep deprivation can trigger mania. Alcohol abuse can often trigger a depression. Excessive use of caffine or tobacco which contributes to mania. Illicit substance abuse which can trigger either mania or depression depending on the drug used. High sugar consumption . Lack of exercise and an irregular life schedule, eating, sleeping and working at different times during the day.

Stress can trigger depression and also mania. Major life events include: death of someone close to you. Divorce or loss of a partner. Getting married , going away to college or having a child move out to college. The birth or death of a child. Problems at work or school. Financial difficulties which is common among Bipolars. Changes in employment; the start of a new job or the loss of employment. Moving from a familiar environment especially to a completely different one.

Keeping track of you moods and triggers gives you more control in your treatment plan. You can recognize and see beginning symptoms of an episode and can take preventative steps. Knowing your triggers is a self empowerment tool that should be practiced daily.