Although this is targeted for Bipolar I people , it is open for all bipolar and manic depressives. Myself, I keep information in my wallet, I have a letter taped on my mirror addressed to myself to give myself instructions while under an episode (hey, worth a shot), and a few other things. Yourself?
2006-07-22 11:00:31 · 9 answers · asked by I.M. 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I'm a Bipolar I and I no longer get lazy about keeping enough medication to take daily and then some. I do not miss my doctor appointments unless I absolutely HAVE to and then I call and reschedule immediately. I keep information in my wallet too (I also have asthma medications that I take every day). My next step when I have the extra money, is to get a MedicAlert bracelet. It's highly visible and has your ID # on it with an 800 number to their 24-hour emergency response center that will tell emergency providers your conditions, medications, allergies, etc. should you be unconscious, confused, whatever. They have a website too where you can access and update your medical file yourself--anytime (www.medicalert.org). It's $35 to join for the first year, and $20 a year after that. A good investment.
2006-07-22 11:19:13 · answer #1 · answered by HisChamp1 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hi friend you have some good straditys,I never throught of doing anything like that. Very good idera.I sorry i don,t have bipolar. I suffer with Borderline personal disorder. I do get highs and lows also all the time.We have to train owe selfs coppiny skills.
2006-07-22 11:14:07 · answer #2 · answered by smillymichelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A relative of mine has in basic terms been clinically determined as having bi-polar disease and he's in his previous due Nineteen Sixties. We constantly thought he exchange into in basic terms very eccentric. As he has have been given older his temper swings have become extra severe and violent. After being forced to bypass to his GP he exchange into observed a psychologist who has additionally clinically determined manic melancholy alongside the bi-polar disease. He exchange into then referred for counselling and placed on anti-depressant meds. He refuses to choose for the counselling as he says there is not any longer in all risk something incorrect different than mild melancholy. So, you won't be in a position of rigidity this individual to settle for that there is something incorrect. All you're able to do is be there to assist and help.
2016-10-08 05:13:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some "grounding exercises" take a deep breath thru your nose and exhale out of your mouth, do it as many times as you wish, go walking, yoga, say the states in alphabetical order- anything, just move your thoughts to a productive state.
Call your doctor! Some meds can really help, especially mood-stabilizers.
2006-07-22 11:45:16 · answer #4 · answered by sab 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know, that's a really good question. I think when the mania hits, all bets are off. You are aware you are there, but dont really give a darn. I know that a lot of people "in the mania" start working feverishly. It keeps them out of trouble i guess.
2006-07-22 11:05:24 · answer #5 · answered by Bruce B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See bipolar under this site for really good help with it plus inspirational story.
http://phifoundation.org/heal.html
2006-07-22 11:05:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just take medicines and show up at the Physch doctor's when it hits...good luck!
2006-07-22 11:02:40 · answer #7 · answered by dude 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here is some good info about this.Hope it helps
2006-07-23 02:52:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try not showing off your mania.
2006-07-22 15:15:27 · answer #9 · answered by Backtash123 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋