I am 32 years old, married with a 13 year old son. Last year I began having some problems emotionally and was diagnosed as being Bipolar. I am on meds now, and things are getting more stable. I have a hard time with routine, schedules things like that. Some days I dont get dressed until late afternoon, some days I dont get dressed at all. I have a difficult time with routine and I really think that having one would help me a lot. Any thoughts?
2006-06-28 19:37:55 · 10 answers · asked by andieangel2003 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I'm 41 and was diagnosed with Bipolar last year as well. I can tell you that I experienced the same issues that you are experiencing. I had the same issues about getting dressed but I had bigger issues with keeping my house clean. It got so bad that we had to use paper plates. I spoke to my Psychiatrist about it and he increased the dose of one of my meds. which at least gave me the motivation to get things done. The other thing that helps me a lot is a list. Every day I make a list of the things I want to get done that day. I know it sounds simple but it really does help. Good Luck.
2006-06-28 19:45:38 · answer #1 · answered by kukkanna 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Motivation is the key. Sometimes you need a drastic change such as a new job or a hobby. If you wait until late in the day to start your day,you've wasted half a day. No matter how hard it seems, force yourself to get up and do something active. This is the best way to start out a day. This doesn't exactly mean exercise, but find an activity or hobby that will distract your usual train of thought. By working at this you can work on a better way of solving problems and within time,reduce the medication you're on.
Take care.
2006-06-29 02:59:56 · answer #2 · answered by mitz1k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Discipline. Discipline. Discipline. Force yourself to do certain things despite not feeling up to it, or wanting to. It sound like you are still depressed. Make a schedule and stick to it no matter what. you can say...Saturday I can be free as a bird and stay in my pj's all day as a treat if I get through the next 5 days in an orderly fashion.
Get a daytimer. Use it.
The more you get used to sticking to your schedule, the easier it will become. You might also find that knowing where and when you are expected places you are more confident and relaxed.
If you have nothing expected of you, plan stuff! If you can volunteer...try that...if it is even getting the boy and husband off to school and work, then at 11:15 you are due at the coffeeshop to write in your journal for an hour..do it.
Learn to be your own boss.
2006-06-29 02:48:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think since you think you need one, then you do. So create one. I have a similar problem, cept I'm on meds for depression, but I have the tendency to not want to get dressed or do much of anything constructive on days I don't work...which spells disaster for summer times. During the school year when I have a REASON to get up, I'm so on top of things it's crazy and everyone at work thinks I'm so organized. (ha!). I suggest making sure you have something you have to do that day, early in the day. Go get a hair cut, go volunteer, meet a friend for lunch, shopping, the gym or whatever. Make a point to do something with your son. And if someone is expecting you, it's harder to let them down than yourself...(funny isn't it?) I'll tell myself I'm going to do "x" today, then find out I talked myself out of really needing to do it...the "I'll do it tomorrow" syndrome..(I may need a schedule.....) Anyway, try making a list each night of no more than 5 tasks you'd like to accomplish the next day, and you have a reason to get up and get going. Make one that you have to do early which requires you get get dressed like going to the store. Have a day where you absolutely don't have to get dressed at all, but have things to do at home.
2006-06-29 02:46:29 · answer #4 · answered by scheiem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bipolar or manic depressive psychoses can not be cured with in a short period.you are to take medicines prescribed by your psychiatrist till it is cured completely. you will definitely become a normal person and need not worry. around 2.6% of Americans suffer from this disease. have some positive approach towards life. don't heed to the advices of the quacks. believe only in the words of professionals .
2006-06-29 03:02:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, give yourself a break. Find a support group so when you are feeling depressed, you can call a friend to support you through your day. A job may or may not help. My suggestion is find a support group.
2006-06-29 02:43:40 · answer #6 · answered by Therealmsred 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you married to a 13 yr old son?!? Fix that and everything else should fall into place.
2006-06-29 02:41:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a time table for urself and determine urself to follow it strictly...Follow the time table for a month and later u will get adjusted to the schedule..
2006-06-29 02:42:12 · answer #8 · answered by Deep 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray and seek help from family members or a church. And any minute now the mean people will come and answer you. Don't pay them any mind, they don't know any better.
2006-06-29 02:45:03 · answer #9 · answered by Really?! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you work? If not getting a job would help drastically.
2006-06-29 02:41:22 · answer #10 · answered by Dude 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋