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!

It's been awhile since my last post!

Sorry that it has been awhile since my last post but I thought since we are less than two days away from 2009 I would get back in touch. I know most people for the New Year make resolutions such as dieting, exercising but after a week or two those resolutions are forgotten about. So I thought what better way than to make a resolution that is geared to maintaining your stability when it comes BP. Some great resolutions to make for example are making sure you take your medicine regularly, trying to get adequate amount of sleep nightly. Ok, I guess I will have to also include exercising but a better way to look at is making sure you stay active daily. Remember do not forget to laugh because laughter can go a great way in brightening your day. So until 2009 Have a Happy and Healthy New Year! And do not forget stay active and safe!