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Originally Posted by rollymoody
So, lot's of things have been happening since my diagnosis. I don't know if I am an a-hole because I am an a-hole or if the mania turns me into an a-hole. Or rather facilitated my a-holines or whatever.
Any one experience this?
How to you avoid being an a-hole in mania?
I am pretty much oblivious to my mania when I am there cause it feels like the normal "me."
I don't want to be an a-hole. How do I slow down and become more calculated while in mania? I am on depacote and seraquel. I will probably ask if I can use seraquel as a PRN while in mania.
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I think that when your not manic is when you can determine how to go about setting yourself up to manage better ...
As in learning coping skills of all sorts , its almost a never ending list of possible ones that will help you.
Do you have people in your life that can tell you if your coming off the rails? If so make sure they know to give you a heads up.
When your in a good mindset.. Make a list you can pull out and physically see if people tell you your "off" that list might read something like :
Remember to self ground
Breathing exercises
Remember to eat and sleep
Exercise is great to burn off excess manic energy
Try to remember to breathe at least 2 breaths before responding to anyone's questions
Sometimes seeing visually a list can help allow you some control. It takes practice of course.
Has your medication been changed since your mania appeared? If so how long ago? If your not getting relief your Pdoc needs to be informed sooner rather than later.
I hope you are feeling better soon
