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Mar 27, 2016, 02:46 PM
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Sometimes I get very bothered by ongoing situations that happen in my life. Some have been in my personal life and some work related. It seems that when something is going on that I worry about how to fix I start to engage in unhealthy behavior. I begin to think about it so much, so often, and for so long it becomes overwhelming to me. The act of thinking about it takes over my life. I begin to get irritable, begin to suffer from insomnia, and my ability to care for myself dissipates. I have at many times when this goes on for awhile will begin to self-medication with alcohol. I sabotage myself this way. In the end, everything gets worked out mostly to my advantage; however, the road in which I take along the way really needs to change.
I need help to learn my warning signs for this destructive behavior. Furthermore, I need to develop coping skills for when this situation of my behavior begins that can turn it around. My behavior when something like this happens stems from my bipolar disorder. Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions for how I might identify these things? Is there some kind of process I can implement for myself to achieve this? |
 Anonymous37780
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Mar 27, 2016, 07:40 PM
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Hello Rabbit1256: Personally, I think this is probably something best dealt with, with the help of a therapist. I think you're spot-on with regard to what you need here. But finding appropriate coping strategies is going to take some exploration & some trial-&-error, preferably with the assistance of a skilled professional. There may also be some other types of therapy such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy that could be helpful. (I'm not knowledgeable with regard to these.) But, here again, you would probably both want & need to see a therapist on an individual basis first before you would be able to get a referral for a program such as these. Good luck... the fact that you are aware of what is going on with you, & you're seeking solutions is a great sign!
 
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Mar 27, 2016, 07:52 PM
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Mar 28, 2016, 02:52 AM
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Maybe you have anxiety. Try to control your thoughts, and do some self-talk to challenge them.
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