Bipolar? Nervous?
Published: Tue, 08/24/10
Hi ,
How's it going?
Hope you are doing well.
Have you ever been nervous when you
didn't need to be?
This person I used to know was.
I'm not sure what made me think of this
story today, but it's a good one to tell.
He had a legal issue he was trying to take
care of.
Everything had been taken care of, and
the other person didn't have a leg to stand
on.
The ball was completely in his court.
But when it actually came time to go
stand before the judge, he was so nervous
he had to keep himself from shaking.
It wasn't that he was scared he was going
to lose.
In fact, he didn't really know why he was
nervous.
But he was.
In the long run, he ended up winning the
case, just like he knew he would.
The nervousness didn't do him any good,
but I guess it didn't hurt too much, either.
Many people get like this all the time.
For some it only happens every once in
a while.
There are some situations where it is more
common for people who either have
bipolar disorder, or who are supporters, to
become nervous.
Take, for example, the situation in which
a person who has bipolar disorder who
has been stable for some time goes back
to school for the first time.
They and their supporters might be nervous
about how they will do.
But, if they have been stable for some
time, and they have honestly looked at
whether this is a good idea with the
entire treatment team, then there shouldn't
be a problem.
In fact, being nervous might just hurt their
cause in this situation, seeing as stress can
help cause a relapse.
Chances are, though, this person will do
as good in school as they would have
before the onset of their bipolar.
Another situation that may cause
nervousness is seeing a new therapist,
psychiatrist, or social worker.
This doesn't need to make you nervous,
for one simple reason:
You can fire them.
I know this sounds funny, but it's true.
If you feel that they aren't as professional,
as knowledgeable, or as respectful as they
should be, then you can simply tell them
you do not need another appointment
with them, good day and good riddance.
Well, maybe not that last part.
LOL.
Then, you can find another professional
to provide you with the same services.
Also, don't be discouraged if it takes a try
or two to find someone who will meet
your needs.
This doesn't mean that there are none
out there; it just means that not everyone
will be right for you.
Another area that might make a person
unnecessarily nervous is when a supporter
becomes sick or unavailable.
It's not the end of the world.
Chances are, you have other supporters
that you can call on.
If you are already stable, then this really
shouldn't be a problem.
Even if you aren't stable yet, just remind
yourself of the things that they would
tell you and help you with, and plug on
until they become available again.
Sometimes life takes turns that we don't
necessarily appreciate.
But remember: if the ball is in your
court, there is no reason to be nervous.
It won't do much good, anyway.
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Well, I have to go!
Your Friend,
Dave
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