[cmorales]

I thought this might be a bit interesting. It just came to me and I thought I'd throw it out there.

It's no secret that people with bipolar disorder tend to have compliance issues at times. I've certainly had my own. I was just curious as to what grade you would give yourselves in terms of your own compliance to treatment, if you are currently treated, and or how you would grade your lifestyle decisions, if you aren't in treatment.

I base the grade off of things like: taking meds (if you're on them), going to therapy (if you go), exercising, sleep schedules, substance use, etc.

Over all, I would give myself a C.

For me, that is up from a D/D+ due to not exercising and screwy sleep patterns, my love of pot and the occasional medication slip. But since I have officially gotten back into exercising and have been sleeping more and taking my medications regularly, I boosted it a bit. Maybe if I had a more regular sleep schedule I actually adhered to I could surpass that C level, but for now, this is where I am at.

I dunno. I hope it makes sense. Just a little game I thought up; play if you wish.

I should add that the grade need not be based on your current level of stability. All it's about is how hard you're working to take care of yourself.

Meds and therapy- A
exercising, sleep, pot-D

[BeyondtheRainbow]

This is hard b/c I take care of the biggest things (meds, therapy and pdoc appointments) but the other things I'm not so great at. Although exercise I usually do at least a little more than I have been doing before I got sick. Sleep is hard to grade because it doesn't really matter what I do; we've tried it all and nothing helps but the right meds and it's been a long time since I had those.

So let's try: meds A
Therapy B+ (I go but I don't always listen very well, especially in this mixed episode)
Pdoc B+ (I go, I communicate, I communicate between sessions as needed and I even contact twice if needed between sessions but I still don't know what is going on with admissions this week like I should although I have tried. Mostly loss of marks due to difficulty claling during the day b/c I hate trying to explain what I need to her secretary when it's not a captive audience voicemail I can read off what I need to).

Exercise C-. I usually walk 1-2 miles 3-7 times per week but I need to push that up greatly. I need more intense exercise more days per week. And I need to get over this sinus infection/bronchitis so I can do even the minimum.

Diet D. Was more like a C until the holidays and now I keep eating junk. Again partly due to being sick and having junk in the house I normally don't buy. With mood so bad for so long I get a lot of meals at my mom's and she doesn't cook as healthily as I do, but my healthy cooking doesn't count when I'm not able to do it. So get past the next week or so and C (IP food not being considered although it was pretty good the last time).

Sleep. F. I do everything I can but I've already failed at all the strict schedules and routines and things like that. I still do what I can but I refuse to lay in a dark room for hours upon hours not sleeping and I think that what I do (work on relaxing for as many hours as it takes) is what works for me but it isn't working too well. When I get past the pain of my sinus infection up to a D probably; at the moment it's just whatever sleep I can get whenever I can get it. Doesn't help I'm tired all the time from being sick. Definitely time for a med change here although Clozaril will be less sedating according to my pdoc. So nighttime sedation may become an issue of some sort; we'll see.

Additional category: taking care of current health issues: B+. I've been in touch with my dr, I've taken antibiotics (still am taking them), I asked for pain relief when needed, etc. I have rested as much as possible even during Christmas and I'm being patient, knowing that my mom was sick 2 weeks and she can take cold meds that I can't take. I'm not always so good at taking care of myself so this is a good thing for me.

Overall, maybe C-/D+?

[scatterbrained04]

I'd give myself an A for meds and probably (now) sleep.

I don't go to therapy.

Probably an F for excercise, and my pdoc has been trying to also get me to get a light box for years. So F there too.

So maybe a C average? Lol

[Wanderlust90]

Meds: F at the moment. Therapy: B. Exercise: F. Sleep: C. Substances: E
So like a D average if your being nice, maybe an E ��

[hopeless2015]

Meds A, therapy B, exercise/diet D, substance/alcohol D...I go to my appointments, take my meds but still struggling with taking good care of myself otherwise

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[LettinG0]

Meds - A
Diet - C
Exercise - F
Sleep - A

So.....C+

[venusss]

I admit I hate the word compliance. It makes me feel like I should be good obedient girl who takes her pills and eats her brocolli.

Meds... don't take, not prescribed. Not taking even any supplement lately, which not sure is a good thing (I can truly do it on my own). So I cannot rate myself here.

Therapy - don't have a therapist.

exercising - C - I walk quite a lot and exercise a bit, but should do more

sleep schedules - D - I should definitelly sleep more, but I cannot get used to getting up in the morning, i am owl by nature

substance use - C - I tend to drink quite a lot.

other aspects - B - I do meaningful things, channel my energies well, focus on my work and activism, I talk to my friends regularly, I have my spirituality in check. I tent to rumminate though.

[jacky8807]

Originally Posted by venusss

I admit I hate the word compliance. It makes me feel like I should be good obedient girl who takes her pills and eats her brocolli.

Meds... don't take, not prescribed. Not taking even any supplement lately, which not sure is a good thing (I can truly do it on my own). So I cannot rate myself here.

Therapy - don't have a therapist.

exercising - C - I walk quite a lot and exercise a bit, but should do more

sleep schedules - D - I should definitelly sleep more, but I cannot get used to getting up in the morning, i am owl by nature

substance use - C - I tend to drink quite a lot.

other aspects - B - I do meaningful things, channel my energies well, focus on my work and activism, I talk to my friends regularly, I have my spirituality in check. I tent to rumminate though.

So you take a shot of vodka and eat your broccoli

[furiousfever]

Meds- b+ ( I'm taking what's prescribed but seeing a np who is relatively clueless clinically about bp. On our first visit I told her exactly what and how much I would take)

Exercise-A (killing it)
Diet- d (woof)
Sleep-c (sleeping a boatload but really broken up with night terrors and lots of teeth grinding. Not restful)
Substances- c (thank god the holidays are over, maybe I can improve)
Therapy- B ( I still go but less)

B minus overall

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[Nammu]

Ned's-A

Therapy--- mmm, I get told I should go but can't be bothered with the hassle of finding a decent T on my insurance---F I guess

Excercise and diet-F

Socializing-F

Sleep hygiene-A

Yet amazing I've never been more stable. Isolating agrees with me. But the bad eating and lack of excercise will catch up with me.

[alincdytyourmeds]

Meds/therapy a,
pdoc b
exercise diet f
so maybe b or c probaly b because I don't drink or any extra meds