Bipolar: Being Well-Balanced
Published: Fri, 10/24/14
Hi,
How's it going for you today?
I hope it's a good day for you.
You know, we hear a lot about cholesterol these
days.
You may even have a problem with your cholesterol,
or have to take medication to control it.
Many people do, so you're not alone.
It's getting to be in epidemic proportions.
But did you know...
If you're trying to control your cholesterol -
That there are actually two types of cholesterol.
And that it's not enough to lower your "bad"
cholesterol...
You also have to try to raise your "good" cholesterol
at the same time.
The good news is that you can do this through medication,
diet, and exercise, so it can be done and you can stay
healthy.
The important thing is BALANCE.
Treatment is a BALANCE between the medication,
diet, and exercise.
It takes all three.
When it comes to bipolar disorder, you need a BALANCE
as well.
In my courses/systems, I talk about some of the elements
that make up a good BALANCE in managing bipolar disorder
for your loved one:
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For example:
Most importantly, they need to take their medications
religiously and as prescribed.
They also need to go to all their appointments with their
doctor, psychiatrist, and therapist, and any other professional
on their treatment team on a regular basis.
It's good for them to have a structure and a routine, and to
have productivity to their days, such as having a To-Do
List of things to accomplish.
They should have a good strong support system that
they can depend on.
They should stick to a regular sleep schedule as well,
going to bed at the same time every night and waking
up at the same time every morning, and getting 8-9 hours
of uninterrupted sleep every night.
A good, healthy, nutritious diet is very important, too.
They should avoid caffeine, and they definitely should
avoid alcohol, as this could interfere with their medication
(as well as other possible problems).
Exercise is very important for your loved one. They should
exercise at least three times a week for at least 30 minutes,
enough to raise their heartbeat. Even walking is good, as
long as it's regular and they stick to it.
If they can't work a full-time job outside the home, maybe
they can work a part-time job, or a job with flexible hours.
If not, perhaps a work-from-home job, or a business you can
start from home.
If they can't work, they should at least do volunteer work.
The important thing is to do something productive with
their time.
They should also have projects that they work on, and creative
things that they do, like working in a garden, or building
things.
Hobbies are important as well.
They also need to do things that they enjoy. That is really
important for their emotional well-being.
The important thing about all these things is that they
create a BALANCE for your loved one.
Your loved one needs to be balanced physically, mentally,
emotionally, and spiritually.
But don't forget yourself!
You need to be balanced as well.
Pretty much all the things that I listed for your
loved one could apply just as easily to you.
If you do all those things...
You will be balanced as well, physically, mentally,
emotionally, and spiritually.
And it's just as important for you to be well-balanced
as it is for your loved one to be well-balanced, even
though you don't have bipolar disorder.
It's actually important for all of us to be well-balanced
in general.
So all of this is actually just good advice to follow.
But one thing I would add for you:
You need to take breaks from your loved one.
If not, you will burn out.
Make sure that you have your own support system as
well, just as your loved one does.
What do you think?
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Well, I have to go!
Your Friend,
Dave
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