Bipolar Disorder? Don't Do This With Your Life
Published: Mon, 07/06/09
How's it going?
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,
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.
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
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, and 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, 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.
What do you do to keep the
focus off bipolar disorder
in your lives?
I'd love to hear some ideas.
I might even put them on here!
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Well, I have to go!
Your Friend,
Dave
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