Bipolar disorder… tips for making it through the tough days.

Oh boy can this illness make a person feel sick.  That is just a fact. I guess you can change that sentence around-  We can all get sick and tired of having this illness. One thing I want to do on this blog is to encourage people to keep going and going even when the days are really tough. One good thing about bipolar disorder is that it’s episodic- that means mood swings end. You can get better. Sometimes it takes  longer than expected- but life can be stable.

I talk a lot about depression as that is what I experience the most- some of my friends talk more about the agitated mania or the psychosis they live with, sometimes for a long stretch of time. I have a friend who has the type of bipolar disorder that is 90% mania.  It truly is a spectrum!

Today is a good day because I can get work done- today is a good day becuase I have an appointment with Julie Foster, my excellent nurse practitioner. We are going to tackle my latest sleeping issues. Today is a good day because I’m out and about and I get to do my coaching calls tonight.  By the way, I’ve been depressed for a  few days, so finding the positives isn’t easy.

It’s important to focus on the good stuff on the days when you’re having a hard time- even if it’s only the small things!

Julie

PS: At least there isn’t a goat in your kitchen! HEHE

 

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