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I am having a manic episode again
- Thread starter Oz67
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I meet my counselor every Thursday and I go to support groups for mentally ill people to support each other and develop healthy coping skills.
In addition to the important things mentioned in post #2, you can try these things, too:
- focus on eating healthy meals at your usual mealtimes
- stay hydrated
- exercise
- use a private journal to get your thoughts out
- practice deep, slow breathing throughout the day
- try not to make any big purchases or any big decisions
- focus on eating healthy meals at your usual mealtimes
- stay hydrated
- exercise
- use a private journal to get your thoughts out
- practice deep, slow breathing throughout the day
- try not to make any big purchases or any big decisions
Thank you so much, it feels very hard though due to manic episodes.
An Unquiet Mind - Wikipedia
This might be something you'd find useful and interesting.
I just finished reading it.
Recognizing that something is different today (mania) is huge. You deserve a giant pat on the back. Too many people in your situation go out and cause themselves problems with all of that extra energy and cannot even admit they’re feeling anything but ‘awesome’.
It’s probably wise to avoid any activities that might add to your excitement (like watching sports), and definitely stay away from any stimulants(like caffeine).
Is there anything you enjoy doing that generally relaxes you? And how long do your manic episodes generally last?
It’s probably wise to avoid any activities that might add to your excitement (like watching sports), and definitely stay away from any stimulants(like caffeine).
Is there anything you enjoy doing that generally relaxes you? And how long do your manic episodes generally last?
I try to avoid people because I become very annoying.
I also have lots of harmless toys to play with - I cycle through a whole list of activities until I wind back down.
I find it useful to head out into the trees where I can walk for hours, burst into spontaneous song and erratic dancing, or talk loudly to myself without driving people nuts or embarrassing myself.
Summary: burn it out in a safe and harmless way.
DO keep up with the therapist just in case you hit the tipping point where essential self-control becomes unlikely.
I also have lots of harmless toys to play with - I cycle through a whole list of activities until I wind back down.
I find it useful to head out into the trees where I can walk for hours, burst into spontaneous song and erratic dancing, or talk loudly to myself without driving people nuts or embarrassing myself.
Summary: burn it out in a safe and harmless way.
DO keep up with the therapist just in case you hit the tipping point where essential self-control becomes unlikely.
That’s the smartest thing you can do
Yoga and nature sleeping sounds help as well. Speaking to mother nature also helps as it give you more oxygen that your body needs.
I have a very bad habit of listening to heavy mental or rock songs and related songs, which keeps me awake and makes me too happy and anxious at the same time.
My mood has changed rapidly recently, a lot like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Sometimes the manic and depressive cycles of bipolar disorder can go through "rapid cycling."
It would be good to try to discuss this at your next therapy appointment. Maybe you can determine a few factors that have led to your changing moods lately.
Here's What to Understand About Rapid Cycling Bipolar Disorder
Rapid cycling bipolar disorder is nuanced but treatable. Here's how.
psychcentral.com
It might help if you keep at least a rough record, or chart, or graph of mood changes.
I've found that my moods are cyclic, seem to be largely related to the seasons (seasonal affective disorder), and are reasonably predictable.
If this (or some other cycle) is also true for you it may make long-term management a bit easier.
I've found that my moods are cyclic, seem to be largely related to the seasons (seasonal affective disorder), and are reasonably predictable.
If this (or some other cycle) is also true for you it may make long-term management a bit easier.
I think that knowing that you're in a manic mood is 90% of what you need. The trouble of mania is that you think it will be always be like that, and then you do things that you'll regret.
So, today:
- No life decisions
- No purchases
- No of whatever you do when you are manic
Spend the day enjoying the happiness and reading a book or go outside, but monitor your behavior. And exercise.
Sometimes the manic and depressive cycles of bipolar disorder can go through "rapid cycling."
It would be good to try to discuss this at your next therapy appointment. Maybe you can determine a few factors that have led to your changing moods lately.
Here's What to Understand About Rapid Cycling Bipolar Disorder
Rapid cycling bipolar disorder is nuanced but treatable. Here's how.
It wouldn't hurt, although I sometimes talk to my counselor and psychiatrist, but maybe I need more than just that.
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