Bipolar Disorder? You Determine the Outcome
Published: Mon, 09/07/09
Hi ,
Sorry for the delay. I had to go to the
gym this morning because it closes early.
How are you doing today?
I hope you're doing well.
Let me ask you something:
Have you ever watched two
people playing a game of chess?
They're so serious.
Each move is precise.
That's because each move
determines the outcome.
Just one move can mean the
difference between winning or
losing the game.
Coping and dealing with bipolar
disorder is like that.
Oh, not that it's a game by any
means.
More like a war.
And a war is made up of battles.
Each battle is precisely planned.
It's called STRATEGY.
Your strategy, too, determines the
outcome, whether it's a game of
chess or a war.
Or your battle with bipolar disorder.
In my courses/systems, I discuss the
fact that you need to develop strategies
in order to control bipolar disorder.
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And these strategies determine the
outcome of your battle.
If you went into a chess game without
any strategy, you will lose the game,
because I guarantee you that your
opponent will be using strategy against
you.
If you went into a war without any
strategy, you would lose that war,
because I guarantee you that your
enemy will be using strategy against
you.
And if you're trying to cope and deal
with bipolar disorder without a strategy,
you will lose as well.
Stability is all about carefully planned
moves.
And your strategy will determine the
outcome.
The war against bipolar disorder is a
war that you CAN win, though.
I know, because my mom has.
And I have scores of testimonials
from others who have done it as
well.
I helped my mom develop her
strategies, made up of planning
and systems.
And each move she makes
determines the outcome - her stability.
As long as she follows the plans, systems,
and strategies, she stays stable.
Which she has now, for a long time.
Some of her strategies are:
- getting good sleep
- eating right
- taking her medications
- following a routine
- seeing her doctors and therapist
- avoiding her bipolar triggers
- watching for signs/symptoms
of an impending episode
Some supporter strategies would include:
- making sure your loved one
takes their medication
- good communication with your loved one
- being supportive and understanding
- keeping a safe, peaceful home
environment for your loved one
- avoiding your loved one's triggers
(and helping them to avoid them)
- watching for signs/symptoms of an
oncoming episode
- planning in advance what to do if
they need to go to the hospital
And remembering that the enemy
is NOT your loved one - it's their
bipolar disorder.
You may still lose some battles with
bipolar disorder - your loved one may
still have setbacks and episodes - but
with good strategy, you WILL win the
war!
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Well, I have to go!
Your Friend,
Dave
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