Bipolar: Taking Care of Number One
Published: Sat, 08/18/12
Hi ,
How's it going for you today?
I hope it's a good day for you.
One of the most popular seminars in Fortune 500
companies is Setting Priorities.
That's because if your priorities are off...
Your whole life can be off.
That can be true when it comes to your role as a
supporter to a loved one with bipolar disorder as
well.
Let me ask you something:
Are you taking care of Number One?
And I don't mean that Number One is your loved
one.
I mean that Number One is YOU.
Like I say in my courses/systems, if you don't take
care of yourself first, you won't be able to take care
of your loved one.
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You have to have your priorities right, just like they
teach in those fancy business seminars.
But I'm going to teach you the concepts today.
First of all...
Let me give you a warning.
If you DON'T get your priorities in order...
You can suffer.
You can suffer physically, mentally, emotionally,
and spiritually.
Don't underestimate the power of stress.
Stress can be fatal.
It is the leading cause of strokes and heart attacks.
Stress can lead to depression, which will affect you
emotionally.
It can also cloud your thinking and your judgment,
so it affects you mentally.
And it affects your peace of mind, so it affects you
spiritually as well.
Your life can be in a great deal of turmoil just because
of stress if you don't watch out.
And if you don't get your priorities in order.
Have I scared you yet?
GOOD.
I meant to.
I want you to heed my warning, because I want you
to be able to be the best supporter you can be.
Your loved one is counting on you.
Your family is probably counting on you too.
But most importantly, YOU are counting on you.
You have to be stress-free for YOU.
To be the best YOU you can be.
That way you can also be the best supporter you
can be to your loved one.
But only if you take care of Number One first.
And that's YOU.
So the first priority is to take care of yourself
physically.
That means that you get yourself to the doctor not
only when you don't feel well or when something
is wrong with you...
But also for regular exams and routine tests to make
sure that you're physically healthy and that everything
stays ok.
It also means that you eat a healthy, nutritious diet,
low in carbohydrates, fats, and sugars, and that you avoid
caffeine and alcohol.
You should stick to a good sleep schedule just like your
loved one is doing, so that you can be well-rested every
day. That means that you go to bed at the same time every
night and wake up at the same time every morning, and
that you sleep for 8-9 hours every night. Loss of sleep isn't
just bad for your loved one, it's bad for you as well - it
keeps you from having the energy you need.
And you should exercise at least 3 times a week, even if
it's just walking.
You should also balance your life with things that take care
of yourself mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Remember...
If you don't take care of Number One (yourself), you
won't be able to take care of your loved one.
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Well, I have to go!
Your Friend,
Dave
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