Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and Has a Healthy and Happy New Year!

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and I hope everyone has a Healthy and Happy New Year! With that said just remember to stay positive this coming New Year and continue to follow your treatment plan in order to tackle Bipolar Disorder. So until next time stay active and safe!

I know it's been awhile!

I know now it's been awhile so I am absolutely sorry. Things have been okay for me but I have had a few BP depressive episodes along the way. A couple were severe but I did make it through thanks to the knowledge I have and being educated about Bipolar Disorder. One thing I need to avoid especially is isolation. Isolating from the outside world is really a bad habit I have developed and one which has really caused way too many of my Depressive Episodes. Well, I will simply have to practice what I preach and get out once in awhile. Until Next time stay active and Safe!

How to go about getting support and help

The Best people to have as support our your family and friends. Your family is probably the most obvious to have as support but a friend can also be just as important. When you have a friend that you trust, you will be able to confide in them whenever a problem may arise. After building trust with your friend you will feel comfortable in sharing concerns and problems with each other. This is truly a special bond a person with Bipolar Disorder can develop and it can go a long way on your road to recovery.
When it comes to getting help, people with Bipolar Disorder are sometimes embarrassed to admit that they have a mental illness. But anyone who has Bipolar Disorder should know that you are not alone and that help is out there whether it's within your community or your local clinic or hospital help is surely out there. Another option for people with Bipolar Disorder and other mental disorders to seek out help is by going online and looking for your local chapters of Bipolar Depression Support Alliance to find out all they have to offer. The link is dbsalliance.org

Maintaining Stability

Maintaining Stability can be difficult at times because sometime we fall into bad habits such as not getting plenty of rest or not eating the right diet or not getting the right amount exercise. Maybe sometimes it can even be not being productive in your daily life. Remember it is important even if you don't work and collect disability it is still important for you to maintain your productivity throughout the day. Whether it is by reading, writing, or even taking a walk and also remember to make it a point to interact with others besides your own family. It is very healthy and also can help in maintaining your stability along the way. So remember to keep in mind all these points I have addressed and you should definitely be able to maintain your stability. So until next time stay active and safe!

The importance of staying Active

I can not stress how important it is for a person with Bipolar Disorder to stay active whether you able to work or not. You have many options out there to keep you active such as exercising on a daily basis, taking up a hobby, reading a good book, volunteering or even just taking a walk each day. The main point is too stay active because when your active you prevent your mind from dwelling on the negatives. Negatives which can lead to episodes down the line are very hard to overcome but with a little work on staying active you can really avoid any negative feelings from entering your mind.
Let's get started now! So until next time stay active and safe.

Sorry That I haven't Post in quite awhile

I am surely sorry I have not posted in quite awhile, I will try to make up for my time away by trying to post each day. Well, just wanted to check in and say hi and let you know that I will make it a priority to post everyday to make this blog a much more active one. Until tomorrow stay active and safe.

Thinking Positively and Negatively When dealing with Bipolar Polar Disorder

Today, I want to talk about how positive thinking can help in maintaining stability when it comes to Bipolar Disorder. Plus, how negative thinking can halt your chances of reaching stability.
Positive thinking can go a long way when your dealing with Bipolar Disorder not only is it important for the one dealing with BP to be positive but it is also important to surround themselves with people who also have positive attitudes too. When I say positive thinking I mean for instants saying you can reach stability rather than saying you think you will never reach stability and you will always feel down. Having the negative attitude for sure will put a damper on your chances of achieving stability. So when it comes to positive thinking make sure you always give yourself credit and always keep a positive attitude no matter how hard things may seem.
I know firsthand how negative thinking can bring you way down, I know when dealing with depressive episodes my attitude always seems to be negative but I always remember to stay positive and know that the feelings I am having will eventually subside.
So with that said remember positive thinking equals stability and happiness while negative thinking leads to instability and sadness. So until next time stay active and safe.

Sorry for not posting in awhile!

As I recall my last post was June 19th. Since that time I surely have been through a lot its like my memory seems to hinder me. I just got through a long depressive episode, I am feeling a lot better now but I am still feeling the effects of my anxiety. I also have been experiencing tremors it could be from the medicine I take but it also can be just the anxiety that has lingered on since my depressive episode subsided.
Well that is enough venting about what I have been going through the last couple of weeks. It sure seems like over a month the days seem to drag on and on for me. I try to keep busy by reading, taking walks and also going online and trying to keep my mind occupied.
I just want to be stable for more than a month that is my goal but I sure can't seem to reach it lately.
Well, the weekend is finally here and I hope to keep busy and along the way have a little fun which is just what the doctor ordered. Until next time stay active and safe.

Its Been awhile since my last post sorry about that!

I know it's been awhile since my last post, I just have been so busy I have not been able to getting around to posting. I am going to try to post more often and try to be more candid. Since the last time I posted I have gone to see NHRA drag racing which was surely an adrenaline rush. I got to meet and to get autographs from such drivers as John Force and his daughter Ashley to drivers Robert Hight and Greg Anderson to name a few. The very next day I attended a White Sox game where the Sox were hosting the Detroit Tigers. Pitcher Jose Contreras was great as he allowed one hit while the White Sox won 6-1. This weekend I plan to participate in a Perch fishing tournament tomorrow morning at Lake Michigan's Northerly Island. I have to be there at 4:30Am for registration which means I will have to go to bed extra early tonight. Well other than that I have been feeling good and remaining active and also trying to get plenty of sleep and eating right along the way.
So until next time stay active and safe.

Don't Ever give up and don't ever give in

Remember you should never give up no matter how bad things get, you may think they will never get better but just remember their is always brighter days ahead. I know when I am feeling down and depressed I always reflect on how I felt before and what I did when I was feeling great this makes it so much easier to get past the tough times.
Remember don't ever give in to your feelings that is the worst thing you can do when dealing with Bipolar Disorder especially when you are feeling depressed. You should I repeat never give in to your feelings because it can have dire consequences in the end. Instead of giving in try to think about how it will be when you feeling yourself again this will give you so much reason for hope and want to see the brighter days that are ahead. So with that said always remember no matter how hard or dark the days get always remember brighter days lay ahead. So until next time stay active and safe!

Hello Again!

I know, I know it has definitely been awhile since my last post so I am truly sorry for not posting. I have been through a lot since my last post. I was hospitalized for a short period because I tried to hurt myself. I am currently doing well, I am still on the same meds and hope that I continue to stay on the right track to staying stable. I know now it is surely going to take a huge commitment on my part to stay stable but I know better than anyone I can do that with flying colors.
My last hospitalization before my last two weeks ago was back in 2002 so it was about 7 years since my last which I think is very good. But, I know I must try very hard to stay out of the hospital and not to ever try to hurt myself again. I know it is just very selfish to want to end your own life because those left behind are left with so many questions and no answers to why and how they could and wish they could have done something to help. I need to reach out more for help and remember everything is not as bad as it may seem and always I mean always I need to keep a positive mindset. So with that note Please stay active and safe and I will talk you again!

Hello again!

Just wanted to check in and say hi! Been feeling pretty good accept for my teeth bothering since my visit to the dentist on Thursday, had to have an extraction so I have been bothered by a sore mouth and pain on my gums since.
I have been taking pain medication to relieve the pain. I will say I would take this pain over any Bipolar Episode that I have dealt with in the past. Now that is definitely saying something, their is always something good that can come out of something that may be bothering you or that is painful to you. Just remember by doing something you enjoy such as writing, reading, or any other activity can help with both your problems and your pain. So until next time stay active and safe!

Just checking in!

Just wanted to check in and give a update on how I have been doing and what I been up to. I have been doing great the last two weeks and I been keeping busy with my business. I am a seller on both Ebay.com and Amazon.com. On Ebay I sell old Prewar and Post War Lionel Trains while on Amazon I tend to sell books, DVDs, CDs and other media. I oversee all the aspects of the business from the listings on down to the shipping. So I am extremely busy with Ebay.com from taking photos to writing up excellent descriptions of each listing and also responding to customers questions. On Amazon.com it is a lot easier since all you have to do is give the item ISBN and the condition and they provide the picture if there is one.
It's great to own a business, but let just say it is not for everyone since a lot of work has to go into it and it takes a lot of planning to keep your business running smoothly. Well, that's my post for today and just remember stay active and safe!

A Quick Hello and update....

Just wanted to post a quick hello and to say I am feeling great for about a week now it has been. I have gotten out more, I have been exercising more and most of all been watching my diet. mostly eating healthier foods such as fruit and vegetables and trying to limit my sweets intake plus eating less salty foods such as chips etc. I have gotten the right amount of sleep each day and feel great each morning. See following these simple steps can make all the difference between stability and being unstable. Which would you rather have? I know I would choose stability any day. Well anyway have a great weekend and remember stay active and safe!

It's Been Awhile.... Sorry For That!

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I know its been a while since my last post so "Sorry for That." Its been a up and down week for me but its Friday and I am feeling a lot better. My BP Episode began last week and continued until mid-week but here it is Friday and the Weekend is upon us. I am glad I got over this Episode but each Episode seems to be more and more difficult to handle but I do manage.
Everything I write on this blog seems to be great advice to other's who struggle with BP but it is much harder for me to practice what I write. Well, any way I am glad I got over my Episode with flying colors. I do know I have to better my routine, getting adequate sleep, watching my diet and exercising. One thing I think I have the most struggle with is "ISOLATION." I capitalized isolation because it is a trigger I struggle with the most, I tend to shut myself out to the outside world.
I do use the my computer for all that I do from getting the news, doing business and also participating in Fantasy Sports Games. The Fantasy Sport Games is a topic for another day.
So, wow this was definitely a great change in topics from the dragged out topics on advice and so on. Well any ways have a good weekend and as always stay active and safe!

A Good Diet, Exercise and Sleep

All three of these are important for a person who is dealing with Bipolar Disorder to stay on top of. First off is diet you should try to avoid eating sugary and salty foods and try to substitute them with fruits and vegetables. Its all right sometimes to reward yourself with a piece of cake or a cookie but don't over do it. Secondly is exercising, you do not have to go to the gym everyday to exercise simply taking a walk two or three times a week is great or taking a ride on your bike. You do not have to exercise everyday try to exercise at least twice a week and maybe up that to three or four after a month or so. You will surely see the difference in how you feel and how much more energy you have.
Third is sleeping, at least getting eight hours of sleep or for some nine hours of sleep it is alright sometimes to go to bed late on the weekends but try to still get eight hours of sleep during the week it is important to be a on sleep schedule such as going to bed at 10:30 pm or 11:00 pm or earlier if you need to be up earlier. But the thing to remember is always try to get eight hours of sleep no matter what.
If you follow these three you will surely feel better and even notice that you have more energy too. So until next time stay active and safe!

The Importance of Supporters

Those who deal with Bipolar Disorder should know having supporters who can help you out in times of need and make sure you keep your treatment plan ongoing are very important. They can help you maintain a positive outlook, they can make important decisions for you if you happen to end up in the hospital. They can also oversee important finances if you are also hospitalized. That is why it is essential to have a supporter you can trust and definitely know they will be there in your time of need.
The best people to choose as a supporter would be a family member or a very close friend. People who spend the most time with you and have a presents in your daily life would be the best fit to be a supporter during your Bipolar Episodes. They will not only be helpful but also can give you encouragement when your feeling down.
So always remember the importance of supporters and how important is to have a supporter in your life if you deal with Bipolar Disorder.
So until next stay active and safe!

The Traps People Get into With Bipolar Disorder

People who are first diagnosed or who deal with Bipolar Disorder in their life often find it hard to avoid traps. They immediately begin to think that their lives will never be the same and that their is no hope. In reality they are wrong there is indeed hope and always brighter days ahead. What they truly need is to be assured and told that there is hope and they will get their life back. With that assurance and new found hope they now can instill it into their daily lives.
So with all that said if you have been just diagnosed or have been dealing with Bipolar Disorder for a while always remember there are indeed brighter days ahead. So until next time stay active and safe!

Don't Isolate yourself because of Bipolar Disorder

One thing that people who have Bipolar Disorder tend to do is Isolate themselves from the outside world they don't do anything, go anywhere and don't even want to spend time with their family. The number one thing you should know and follow is do not let Bipolar Disorder control your life do not let it stop you from doing the stuff you love and being with the people you enjoy being around. Remember Isolation only brings on Depressive Episodes and if you want to avoid any episodes at all then you should not Isolate yourself from the outside world. So until next stay active and safe!

Happy New Year and Some refreshers to remember

Happy New Year to all, with a New Year comes the chance to set New Year resolutions but instead of resolutions lets set goals for ourselves to achieve this New Year for instance a goal may be to stay stable or continue to take your medicine, see your therapist and doctor on a regular basis. But, you may have others such as finding a new job, meeting someone new, making more friends or spending more time with family.
Whatever your 2009 goals maybe be sure to write them down or type them onto your computer so you can refer back to them to see how your progress is going a month from now or two months from now and so on.
Goals are important not only in are daily lives but for the future they make us look forward to something, they make us think about the weeks, months and years ahead. Which is great for someone who may be dealing with Bipolar Disorder. Just remember goal setting and achieving those goals brings much accomplishment to the person who set those goals in the first place.
So until next time stay active and safe!