Staying Focused

[AngelRider]

well I am very glad we have each other because my meds are still adjusting and I am trying to just face the day today and been praying a lot to God to take my guilt away over my big mouth in the past and waiting for this silly mood to leave me......is guilt normal for us bipolars?

thanks for listnin
angelrider

 

[Alive again]

Hummm, never thought about guilt that way. I know guilt and the feeling of being an imposter, "if they only really knew me they wouldn't like me" followed me all mylife until this last fall and I am in my forties. I do believe that many people who have the illness of bp also have extremely tender and sensitive hearts, perhaps that plays into the feelings of guilt for some of us. I do know a few who seem to not care about others, and not even realize how much their behavior hurts those around them, but these individuals tend to be unmedicated or have poor insight into themselves. Don't know and I hate to use broad generalizations.

The important thing to make the difference for me was a book called "Peculiar Grace", it truly helped me to stap away from the tendency for legalism I had never been able to break.

 

[AngelRider]

wow thanks and yes I am very sensitive and I love everyone and always want to help others.....I think you answered this for me thank you

 

[meh]

well I am very glad we have each other because my meds are still adjusting and I am trying to just face the day today and been praying a lot to God to take my guilt away over my big mouth in the past and waiting for this silly mood to leave me......is guilt normal for us bipolars?

thanks for listnin
angelrider

I am praying your meds adjust and become a blessing and tomorrow will be brighter

 

[jgarden]

1. Establish a routine that requires exercise! Get up in early in the morning and force yourself to walk for an hour (the worse the weather the better).

2. Plan out your day as you walk. Make a schedule when you get home. List everything you do - shower, make bed, exercise, etc. Commit yourself to completing a certain number of activities in a day (ie.10) and check them off.

3. Promise yourself small rewards for completing tasks but keep a schedule - use a timer to keep on tract.

4. Reviewing your schedule should give you a sense of accomplishment!

5. Taking meds at the right times is crucial.