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Originally Posted by paddym22
Hey Cat
It is difficult to say whether the routine delays my manic/episodes because I cannot control outside stressors such as life events that may destabilise me but I can say that being in control of my environment, taking exercise and avoiding any substance that alters artifically my mindset that I am being, in my opinion, proactive from that respect in lessening the BP cycle and gaining more stability. I certainly feel more responsible and that I am making an effort to control myself and avoid trigerring situations whatever they may be. I do know that if Bi Polar is not monitored and controlled that it worsens in severity as we get older. I am more aware now and not frightened by my illness, I can explain it and I can withdraw when necessary from situations that would otherwise set me off. In other words I do not take risks anymore, I know my limitations which I embrace and accept, making me a less angry person and more acccepting. This in particular has helped me greatly in a depressive mood when my mindset is very morbid, I now know I am being morbid and can now deal with such thoughts and feel more safe.
This is really my personal experience and we are all different, but I did talk to a lot of people with BP and mental health professionals and I tried to take on board their viewpoint on how to live a healthier life and I adapted myself where necessary.
All the best
Paddy  |
Hey Paddy,
All these answers are yelling to me that one must make a complete change in the way one tackles everyday's life. I think now we must do a diet, exercise, and job/studies change in order to handle in a better way the stress and the stressors. Routine and stability are the big words in this game, I think.
I didn't know that if bp is not monitored and controlled, it worsens in severity as we get older. That's a little bit scary and tells me that I will have to be under treatment for my whole life. That's a pill a little bit hard to swallow. For some reason, my pdoc hasn't told me what the future will bring to me. She always tells me I must concentrate on the present and there will be time to talk about the future later.
All this information all of you have given in this thread is really interesting and eductative. I also am of the idea that one must educate oneself when concerning about a disease one is supposed to have, as someone remarked in a previous post. Sorry if I don't say who, but my pills are shutting me down and it is a little bit difficult to search for that post right now.
I wish all the best for all the bipolars over there, with a special thank you for all of those who answered to this thread.
Take care all of you,
- Cat
PS. Paddy, how do you handle the morbid part you get when you are depressed. Acceptance of the disease marks it all?