Fun with Bipolar Disorder
Published: Sun, 12/12/10
Hi ,
How are you today?
I hope you're doing well.
I had someone tell me that at their
bipolar support group the topic for
discussion one night was "Fun with
Bipolar Disorder."
At first I thought that was crazy!
How can you have fun with bipolar
disorder?
I guess I thought that because I'm
usually dealing with the seriousness
of it most of the time.
Supporters as well as survivors are
always telling me the worst of it.
So naturally at first it was hard for
me to think of fun associated with
bipolar disorder.
But she started telling me a little
about what had happened at her
support group, and I thought I
would share it with you.
Yes, bipolar disorder is a serious
disorder, as we both know.
But if you don't have any fun
in your life, the disorder can
overwhelm you and the stress
of it can take over your life.
Everybody has to have some
fun in their lives to have a
healthy life.
I even talk about it in my courses/
systems, how you have to have a
balanced life when you're dealing
with bipolar disorder:
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So here are some suggestions
on how to have fun despite
dealing with bipolar disorder
in your life:
1. Go out to eat
You may be on a budget
because bipolar disorder
is an expensive disorder,
or your loved one may be
on disability, but if you're
creative financially, you can
still afford to go out for
dinner here and there. It
doesn't have to be expensive,
just a way to enjoy the
experience together.
2. Play games or cards
Just staying in and playing
board games (the old fashioned
ones) or cards can be enjoyable
sometimes. Games like Monopoly,
backgammon, chess, checkers,
and even Battleship can be fun
if you like them.
3. Get together with friends
Just because your loved one has
bipolar disorder doesn't mean that
you can't still get together with
friends and have a good time. It
doesn't matter what you do - just
visiting and talking can be fun as
long as it's with friends!
4. Get together with family
Getting together with family can
be fun because they don't expect
you to be anyone other than who
you are - they accept you just the
way you are, so you can relax and
just be yourself! That in itself can
be relaxing and fun, no matter what
you choose to do!
5. Go to a museum or art gallery
If you haven't been for a long time,
going to a museum or art gallery can
be an especially enjoyable thing to
do. There is so much to see, and
exhibits change all the time! And
usually they are low-cost as well.
6. Go to a park
Pretend you're a kid again, and go
to the park! You can even have a
good, old-fashioned picnic if you
want. Watching the children play
is always an enjoyable activity as
well, and if you're daring, you can
always go on the swings for fun!
7. Go to a movie
Yes, in this age of DVD's, they
still have movies in the theater that
you can go to, some even in 3-D!
Pick one that you would both like
to see, get some gooey buttered
popcorn and a soda, sit back, and
enjoy!
Whatever you decide to do is limited
only by your imagination.
Anything you do can be fun if you put
your mind to it!
Different people enjoy different things.
Just make sure that what you choose is
enjoyable for the both of you, and you'll
be sure to have fun!
When was the last time you had fun?
If it's been that long, then take one of the
suggestions, and just go out and do it!
Don't let bipolar disorder steal your fun.
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Well, I have to go!
Your Friend,
Dave
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