*~*~*~*...us Bipolar exsperts on managing skills...*~*~*~*

[goldenviolet]

this thread is for us that are bipolar. ​

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a place for you to tell us what works in your life to help encourage your moods, behaviors, off days. ​

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me (i know i'm a handful)

*bible and prayer alone... vrs... with a person.
*not aggrivate by noises and busy activity right around me... vs getting out.
*doing some activity that is calming and distracting.
*hug... vs space.
*talking about it... vs being available in the room with me.
i'll fix this post... where'd everybody go?
*going to doctor... vs dealling alone or with family.
*loud music... vs soft music (i can only listen to worship)..

 

[s_gunter]

I'm not quite sure what you are asking for in this thread, but I'll offer my comments. If this isn't what you intended for this thread, I'll edit my post, with no hard feelings.

What works for me:

• Prayer, not with another person, just me and God
• Quiet, no noise.
• Alone time. If I'm alone, who can I hurt, other than myself? (Now, when it comes to this, I do make sure I am with people, especially my sometimes overprotective husband. Most of the time, he's right on the money...)
• Wanna make my mood swings worse? Give me meds and see what happens... (I laugh, but I know it's no joke.)
• Hurling a pillow across a room instead of throwing breakable objects and breaking plates. (Many a feather has flown in my bedroom!)
• Laughing instead of crying, even though it may not be appropriate.
• Repeating my new found favorite phrase: "God help me please!"

I'm a mess, I know. But sometimes, it's fun!

 

[angelkiss]

God...Family...Friends...Wonderful support system!

Reading My Bible...Writing...Drawing...My Animals...Walking Off A Bad Moment...Listening To Others, (That Gets My Mind Off Of Self)...And Of Course, A Whole Lot Of Prayer!

 

[goldenviolet]

it's exactly what i meant for this post!!! sorry if i wasn't clear. i thought it would make everyone feel good and give others insight to us.

the list of things (of what i need) change. that's why i put "this... vs that"

when i said the same thing might not work every time.
i mean, every 1/2 hour even... i can be complicated!

• for me when i need to avoid people, but get out. my family takes me to feed the ducks. lay out and look at the clouds. or lay out and look at the stars. out for ice cream in the car. or a nice drive on the back roads listening to my fav music. feeding the squirrels. visiting the library. swimming. fishing. ( or i loose myself on playing word games on computer ) ... after i get calmed then it's easier to focus on quiet time with my Father.

 

[I'ddie4him2]

Most times if I am hitting a low cycle, I try to work on some project that takes my mind off things.
Project vs. Being in Public
Quiet vs. Noise

If that doesn't work, I simply tell my wife we need some alone time.
That is a signal to her that I want to talk.
She even will beat me to it sometimes.

 

[Yusuphhai]

Shalom Sis,​

You really have beautiful blue eyes! Your life should be as happy as your face. Every day I’d like to pray for you and your healing. There are also a couple of kind Eyes from heaven (That is our Lord) watching you and us, although we do not know clearly how much He has done . We need Recovery and He is performing for us to glorify His Holy Name.


Sincerely yours,
Yusuph

 

[graceskr]

soft praise and worship music combined with prayer
a notebook with printouts of favorite, comforting Bible passages
talking with understanding friends and family
the prayers of understanding friends and family
yoga dvds by Suzanne Deason (focused on exercise, soft music and lovely settings without any pagan spiritualism gunk)
nature
a pill organizer to keep from missing doses
long baths with candles
reading comforting, slow paced, old favorite books

 

[Yusuphhai]

Listening

 

[goldenviolet]

you guys aren't going to believe this post.

try it sometime ...

when you feel moody in anger and frustration... try this. sit with back strait, feet flat on floor and breath as relaxed as you can. then, try to smile with half of your face only (force it if you have to).

ok. you are thinking, dee is whacked right? ...

actually this does two things medically tested ... breathing in a strait up posistion produces body chemicals that help, from the blood and oxygen flow through body. and the half smile will cause you to really smile, which produces a chemical that is sent through those muscles releasing the same chemical when you laugh and smile.

i tried it when i was furious! it worked. ofcourse it was temporary. but it helped me get rid of the knots in my brain and stomache from being tense in frustration.

 

[GraceInHim]

very good advice GV..

 

[Yusuphhai]

Ha, a little like Orient Meditation ([FONT=&#23435]冥想[Ming2 Xiang3][/FONT]), but the Occident Way. Today Jewish is the Shabbat Way. But I am too lazy.


Heb.(NRSV)4:11 Let us therefore make every effort to enter that Rest(I think it is the Biblical Way), so that no one may fall through such disobedience as theirs.

 

[goldenviolet]

sipping soda or orange juice helps me. ... comfort food sure can be nice. like a box of chocolates. or hot coco with marshmellows ........ i'm hungry!

 

[goldenviolet]

Ha, a little like Orient Meditation ([FONT=&#23435]冥想[Ming2 Xiang3][/FONT]), but the Occident Way. Today Jewish is the Shabbat Way. But I am too lazy.


Heb.(NRSV)4:11 Let us therefore make every effort to enter that Rest(I think it is the Biblical Way), so that no one may fall through such disobedience as theirs.

AMEN! REST

 

[goldenviolet]

... rushed and confused thinking. just do things that are calming, soothing, distracting. when you relax and try not to worry, then problem solving and focusing on ways to cope and dealling with why you feel this way is tons easier.

 

[PorcelainHeart]

Music, watching certain anime, reading harry potter and being online calms me down, there was a time when nothing would help me.

lol, I forgot to say hello to everyone,

 

[goldenviolet]

i should add this. came up in a conversation...

i have learned for the most part what to do. how to keep myself in balance. when stress keeps me from being ok, and it comes down to keeping myself safe, i get help from people that are supportive... and i know everybody at the local phyciatric crisis center ... i just do whatever i need to, to stay safe, and help me cope.

 

[wonderwaleye]

REMEMBERING

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 )

 

[Yusuphhai]

Sis, you are Safe without doubting ,for He is the King of Shalom where we live (New Jerusalem).

 

[goldenviolet]

cooking or baking!

 

[Proeliator]

Heh, right now all I do is try to stay on my meds; thats harder than almost anything.