Bipolar: Don’t Be Set in This
Published: Sat, 11/08/14
Hi,
How are things going for you today?
I hope they're going well.
There are many types of art:
Among them being paintings and sculptures.
Have you ever seen a beautiful sculpture?
Perhaps even the famous sculpture of David?
Have you ever seen a sculpture in stone?
Then you know how permanent it can be.
What about Mount Rushmore?
Have you ever seen it?
Many people think it should be one of the 7
Wonders of the World because it is so grand!
It, too, is made of stone.
And it is as permanent as it can be.
We even have an expression:
We say things are "set in stone."
That's when we're saying they are fixed, or immovable.
But when it comes to bipolar disorder, you can't be
fixed or immovable.
You can't be "set in stone."
Like I teach in my courses/systems, you need to be
flexible when you're dealing with a loved one with
bipolar disorder.
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If you are too fixed in stone, you really won't get
anywhere with your loved one.
They won't do anything you say.
They won't respect you (or your wishes).
They will probably just resent you.
They may become belligerent.
They may even become hostile toward you.
They may fight with you.
They may say things that hurt you.
What I'm saying is:
If you are fixed in stone...
It can be a very negative thing when you're dealing
with a loved one with bipolar disorder.
Again, you need to be flexible.
Their doctor or psychiatrist needs to be flexible
as well.
For example:
Say your loved one is having a problem with
their bipolar disorder.
They may even be headed toward an episode.
But luckily, you are catching it in time (because you
are a good supporter and you have noticed the signs
and symptoms early).
If they are set in stone about medications, they won't
consider changing them.
Even if that's exactly what is needed.
They need to be flexible.
Because in many cases, just a temporary increase in
medication can help avoid a full-blown episode.
Or your loved one's medication may need to be changed,
or another medication added.
So your loved one's doctor or psychiatrist needs to
be flexible about medications.
And your loved one definitely needs to be flexible.
For example:
They need to be flexible about having an open mind
to new suggestions.
Like for things that their therapist might suggest in
a therapy session.
They need to be flexible enough to try what the therapist
says to do to help them with their bipolar disorder (or,
say, their relationship with you).
They even need to be flexible about suggestions from
me about things that will help them get stable with their
bipolar disorder.
Things like changing their sleep schedule or their diet.
But you do need to be flexible when you're dealing
with your loved one.
Say you're doing something with your loved one that
just doesn't seem to be working any more.
You have to be willing to try something new.
What do you think?
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Well, I have to go!
Your Friend,
Dave
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