[Blue Poppy]

I really do wonder about the role of stress in this bipolar illness.

If all the stress was removed, would my mood be better? my energy?

Have you noticed any patterns in your illness when you are stressed?

I know stress makes me and my ADD more aggitated. Stress also can make me Super-Focused.

[BlueInanna]

Originally Posted by Blue Poppy

I really do wonder about the role of stress in this bipolar illness.

If all the stress was removed, would my mood be better? my energy?

Have you noticed any patterns in your illness when you are stressed?

I think so. Stress is my trigger every time. It's a big part of life apparantly so I keep learning new ways to duck, dodge, and cope.

[BipolaRNurse]

Certain stressors drive me straight up the wall. Others, not so much. I suppose it's a matter of personality and upbringing, among other aspects; all I know is that problems with money send me around the bend, and work issues just make me work harder.

[Blue Poppy]

Originally Posted by BlueInanna

I think so. Stress is my trigger every time. It's a big part of life apparantly so I keep learning new ways to duck, dodge, and cope.

i think it is trigger too, especially if prolonged

[Blue Poppy]

Originally Posted by BipolaRNurse

Certain stressors drive me straight up the wall. Others, not so much. I suppose it's a matter of personality and upbringing, among other aspects; all I know is that problems with money send me around the bend, and work issues just make me work harder.

my key stressor is my husband's unemployment

[Blue Poppy]

Originally Posted by YYZadd

I know stress makes me and my ADD more aggitated. Stress also can make me Super-Focused.

oh i wish i could become super focused with stress!

[BlackPup]

I know stress is a trigger for me too. A little bit of stress is ok, but when its something thats out of my control then its a big problem.

Hope your hubby finds a job soon, unemployment sucks