Bipolar: Be Careful of Doing This in Your Life
Published: Tue, 04/23/13
Hi ,
How are you feeling today?
I hope you're feeling fine.
I want to warn you today about something
important.
It's something that I see too many supporters
do.
They are still making bipolar disorder the main
focus of their life.
At first, when your loved one was initially
diagnosed and you were learning all you could
about bipolar disorder, it was your main focus,
and that was ok.
But it still shouldn't be the main focus of your
life now.
The main focus of both of your lives should now
be stability, or the management of your loved
one's bipolar disorder.
You have to understand and realize that bipolar
disorder is a lifelong illness and you and your loved
one will be dealing with it for the rest of your lives.
Still, it shouldn't be your main focus.
Even though there is no cure for it, bipolar
disorder can still be treated with medication and
therapy.
There are other things you can do to help your
loved one to maintain their stability as well.
Things that will keep the focus off their bipolar
disorder.
Concentrate on your relationship, for one
thing.
Remember that bipolar disorder is not what
defines your loved one.
You are with them for other reasons (and you
know what those reasons are).
Your loved one is a person with a unique personality,
has interests and goals, and is capable of living
a stable, healthy life.
Surround yours and your loved one's life with
all that life has to offer, not bipolar disorder.
In my courses/systems, I talk about how important
a good relationship is to bipolar stability:
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Concentrate on that relationship, and make it
the best that you can.
Remember what brought you together in
the first place.
Don't make the mistake of making bipolar
disorder the only focus of your lives.
There is so much more to it than that.
You should share some common interests.
Enjoy doing the same things.
I know a couple who when they were dating,
used to go to their favorite restaurant and eat
strawberry shortcake and drink coffee and talk
for hours.
Despite the bipolar disorder, they still do it!
What was your favorite thing to do when you
were first dating?
Do it again!
Spend time with your children.
Or even grandchildren, if you have them.
Don't forget extended family, either.
Family is important to your loved one's
stability.
A social life is important, too.
This is so they don't isolate, because isolation
is a trigger to a bipolar episode.
And it, too, keeps the focus off the bipolar
disorder.
And keep fun in your lives!
Try to think of some fun things to do.
Another couple I know enjoys playing board
games, so they do that.
It doesn't have to be anything fancy or
extravagant.
The important thing is that you don't make
bipolar disorder the focus of your lives.
Try to think of some things that will help you
keep the focus off bipolar disorder in your
life.
What do you think?
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Well, I have to go!
Your Friend,
Dave
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