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Originally Posted by gina_re
It's easier to feel depressive episodes come on IMO. (Hypo) mania takes more awareness, for me at least. I had a Dr. teach me relapse prevention. It helped me to be aware of when episodes are coming on so I can do something about it before it got out of control. Unfortunately, this illness can make you hyper aware of any and all changes you experience because it takes time to know what is a real episode or what is just a natural part of life for everyone.
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Yes.. that is the thing isn't it. I'm so hyper-aware of myself I don't even know what is going on anymore.
I've started using a cool mood chart on my phone.. so hoping to get some knowledge from that.
I'm jealous that you have a doctor teaching those things. Is this a psychologist? I live in such a remote area we have so little in the way of mental health care options. Only one psychologist and the bridges were burned with as soon as I got my bipolar diagnosis and started on medication. We have two psychiatrists.. and they seem to be good. But they don't do anything other than check up on me to make sure my meds are working.