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Mar 23, 2017, 11:10 PM
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I have a game, and I would prefer to keep it in the bipolar thread as it is specific for those who have bipolar disorder. I thought this would be a great "resource" to have suggestions on ways to cope when manic and/or depressed.
A bit of background, I have a few go-to's for when I am feeling strongly on either end of the bipolar spectrum, but sometimes those go-to's simply aren't enough. I hope that with the game creation I and other members who need help coping can contribute ideas on ways to cope and can try new coping skills they've found here. Rules are simple: Going from A to Z list a coping skill for either mania, depression, or mixed state. I'll get the ball rolling... A: Attend a yoga class B: Breathing exercises C: Count the positives The next letter is...D! |
 bipolar angel, boogiesmash
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Mar 23, 2017, 11:29 PM
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D: Drink LOTS of water and eat healthfully
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DX: Bipolar 1 Anxiety Tardive dyskinesia Mild cognitive impairment RX: Celexa 20 mg Gabapentin 1200 mg Geodon 40 mg AM, 60 mg PM Klonopin 0.5 mg PRN Lamictal 500 mg Levothyroxine 125 mcg (rx'd for depression) Trazodone 150 mg Zyprexa 7.5 mg Please come visit me @ http://bpnurse.com |
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Mar 23, 2017, 11:46 PM
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E: Exercise
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Mar 24, 2017, 12:58 AM
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Dear Literary Lark, what a cool game? F is for Fun things to do
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Mar 24, 2017, 03:51 AM
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Get out of our own heads and into the present.
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DX: Chronic Migraine (mostly under control) "Bipolar, mixed moderate" (new dx after 1 insomnia fueled hypomanic episode at age 36 after 10 years on SSRI with no prior issue) --Caffeine addiction Lexapro 7.5 mg, Lamictal 100 mg |
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#6
Mar 24, 2017, 05:20 AM
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C: Celebrate your flaws
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Mar 24, 2017, 08:30 AM
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horseback riding
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Mar 24, 2017, 08:34 AM
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J. Swimming
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#SpoonieStrong Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day. 1). Depression 2). PTSD 3). Anxiety 4). Hashimoto 5). Fibromyalgia 6). Asthma 7). Atopic dermatitis 8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria 9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1) 10). Gluten sensitivity 11). EpiPen carrier 12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. . 13). Alopecia Areata |
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Mar 24, 2017, 08:45 AM
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K. Keep talking!
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Mar 24, 2017, 09:40 AM
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L.. listen to music.
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Mar 24, 2017, 09:58 AM
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M - Meditation, mindfulness
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Mar 24, 2017, 09:59 AM
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N - Nature, get out in it!
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Mar 24, 2017, 10:15 AM
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O...open up, don't keep secrets about how you are feeling
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Current Meds Lamictal 200 mg x2 Seroquel 100 mg |
 Anonymous59125
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Mar 24, 2017, 01:05 PM
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Paint something
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Mar 24, 2017, 03:39 PM
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Thank you for these positive reminders!
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| Anonymous59125, LiteraryLark
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| LiteraryLark
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Mar 24, 2017, 03:40 PM
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Quiet time...sometimes you just need to get away from others
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Mar 24, 2017, 04:04 PM
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R: Read a book for entertainment or to learn more about the illness.
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Meds: Latuda, Lamictal XR, Vyvanse, Seroquel, Klonopin Supplements: Monster Energy replacement.  Also DLPA, tyrosine, glutamine, and tryptophan
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Mar 24, 2017, 04:12 PM
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Supplements are very important.
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]Roses are red. Violets are blue.[ Look for the positive in the negative. PIRILON. If lemons fall from the sky, make lemonade. Unknown. Nothing stronger than habit. Victor Hugo. You are the slave of what you say, and the master of what you keep. Unknown. |
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Mar 24, 2017, 04:15 PM
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T talk about your feelings
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Qui Cantat Bis Orat - He who sings prays twice Ingrezza 80 mg Propranolol 40 mg Benztropine 1 mg Vraylar 4.5 mg  Gabapentin 600 mg Klonopin 1 mg 2x daily |
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Mar 24, 2017, 04:54 PM
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U: Understand and learn about your condition
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Mar 24, 2017, 08:53 PM
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V: (Take a) Vacation
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#22
Mar 24, 2017, 09:06 PM
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Win back your life
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Lactimal 175 mg Pristiq 100 mg Gabapentin 1800 mg Klonopin 1mg. Major depression Social anxiety disorder |
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Mar 24, 2017, 10:21 PM
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Z find you zen
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Helping others gets me out of my own head ~ |
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Mar 24, 2017, 11:29 PM
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A: Allow yourself to grieve
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#25
Mar 25, 2017, 08:27 AM
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Quote:
B: be kind to yourself |
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