Triggers

[Called2Grace]

Hey,

I have been diagnosed bipolar for not quite a year. I have been thinking about the things that trigger both the depression and the mania. would love to hear how others go about finding out what there triggers are and maybe how you deal with them?

 

[GaelSong]

Hi, loud music can trigger me. I also get VERY religious when im manic so have to check myself. Noise of any kind and too much going on. I try to sit in a quiet place with no tv and read the bible. I find this really helps. Also calling a friend helps.

 

[wonderwaleye]

IS my wife if I step over the bounds of my meds!!!


I can't stand the sound of BOOOOOOM!!!!


But thank GOD she is here for me and has the strength to take me through tough times.


I've found if I push myself beyond the stress level of the meds I'm in trouble. They don't work like the body and adjust to the situation.


I feel BLESSED to be here with CHRISTIAN FOLKS that really care about another and I want to say:

" THANK YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL "



XEven though you can't see Him, GOD is there!O
( click on the X and move to the O ) ( then feel who is around you ) steven

 

[Alive again]

My trigers all seem to be stress/control related, relationship related or silly things like noise-too loud, when at other times they don't bother me-like my husband's chewing, being bumped, rude people, and my biggest -lack of sleep.

The biggest thing for and triggers that i know is to recognize we have them and what they are, then when I begin to react I can tell myself the truth-my illness is causing me to overreact or even just plain react at all. Then I PRAY for God's help and do some deep breathing and relax into trusting Jesus-remind myself it will pass, if it gets too bad and builds I may just need to take a break and leave the situation. I have Bible tapes that have music and bible verses that can help me focus on God and His everpresent help in timesa of trouble. But even when I can't use them I can ask God the Holy SPirit to renew my mind and bring to mind Bible verses that I know that will fill my mind with truth.

Soem Noise is easy leave or turn it down.

If triggers continue or become more frequent, then I make a stop into or call my doc for help.

There was a period when i was not yet diagnosed as bp, only depressed when I used ativan during these times when I could not deal with it. I know there are those who need meds like these and they work well for them. For me it led to rebound anxiety, after i deveolped my first panic attack ever I did some research and chose to go off this med and have never had a panic attack again-but please read this carefully-I had never had a panic attack prior to using this med- not everyone has rebound anxiety from these meds, but I did and have not had one since stopping these meds. I had gotten to the point I could time when one would happen based on when I took a dose an dwhen the med wore off. So I am not encouraging anyone to stop this med at all, just sharing my experince and want to be very clear that I had never had a panic attack before taking this med, never had one unless I had taken a dose, didn't have one everytime I took it. These meds are essential for those who suffer from panic attacks, so do not stop them without talking to your doctor first!!!

Anyway, just a few thoughts.

Blessings and prayers!

 

[rushingwind62]

My tigger seems to be any kind of stress, so I try to avoid stress. When I do get stressed I head for the peace and solitude of a park or country setting. Sometimes I spend all day there but ussually an hour does it for me. Something about serenity of it calms me. I also use meditation tapes as it is not always possible to head for the hills. Something else I have found that helps me is talking to someone......God Bless You and EVERYONE!!!....Rush

 

[spdnet75]

I have a number of triggering mechanisms, so I'l simply share a few:

1) Having to clean up after someone else.
2) Questioning my skills or or abilities.
3) People who get in my way.

 

[berry2000]

My biggest trigger is stress. If i get to stressed out I start skipping meals and feeling run down. That usually triggers depression and then there I go on the rollercoaster again. But how does one avoid stress?

 

[wonderwaleye]

My biggest trigger is stress. If i get to stressed out I start skipping meals and feeling run down. That usually triggers depression and then there I go on the rollercoaster again. But how does one avoid stress?

Dear Berry2000


While this does not always work it can take away a lot of STRESS!!!



Just learn how to say and mean " NO ".




Because of your illness you have to learn your limits of the stress you can take.
When in overload it's time to say and mean " NO "!!!


WHILE WE REMEMBER:




XEven though you can't see Him, GOD is there!O
( click on the X and drag to the O ) ( then feel who is around you ) steven