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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Bipolar Disorder and Living Bipolar



Bipolar disorder lasts a lifetime, the disruptive mood swings cause havoc in a person's life and impacts every part of normal life. The need to Live Bipolar can take years to develop but there hope for a life with as few upheavals as possible. Learning to recognize the danger signs and with determination your quality of life can improve.

Periods of illness can require time off work. Depression symptoms and the lack of inhibition, which often occurs during manic episodes, can lead to decisions that are not in your best interest. Uncertainty about the future and worries about another episode has a profound impact on you but is part of Living Bipolar.
There are strategies that can help with these problems and you can minimize the impact of the illness on your life.

A chronic illness can often prevent you from being able to hold down a job or pursue a career.
The structure and routine that work provides often helps when dealing with Bipolar disorder however, it does seem to offer protection against future episodes. It can be difficult to work and avoid stress which is a number one trigger for both manic and depressive episodes. Bipolar disorder is a serious illness. A period of time off from working may be needed following an episode.

Mental illness is common, there is still a great deal of ignorance about Bipolar disorder and mental illness in general. Some organizations are reluctant to to employ somebody with mental health problems. 

Bipolar disorder is made worse by stress. Finding  ways of keeping your stress under control, and asking your employer to review your tasks may help to ensure it doesn't contribute. Time off from work can sometimes help prevent a longer episode of illness from developing and leading to a prolonged absence. If necessary inform your employer of the chance that this could be a possibility.

Involving family members and friends can lessen the need for hospitalization in bipolar disorder and help manage crisis situations; and the most independent of us need someone who they can depend on in case they cannot make the decisions needed. Educating others about your illness may improve your relationships because sometimes family members and friends can feel helpless.

Living Bipolar is challenging but you can successeed in living a productive fulfilling life. Learning that you have a disability is difficult but does not need to be devestating and in the event that you need to cease working completely there are organizations that can help. Enlist the aid of a professionall disability lawyer in the event that benefits are needed and continue to Live Bipolar.