There are many studies that show people who have bipolar disorder abuse drugs and alcohol. Why is this? Being bipolar I feel as if it is a escape form the depths of depression which can be so horrible. Personally I do not abuse drugs or alcohol because of past experience.
Do you abuse drugs or alcohol? Why? Has it ever got you in trouble?
How long have you been diagnosed with bipolar disorder? What severity are you? Can you tell when you are having a manic episode?
I have been diagnosed since my first episode at the age of 18 so six years.
I am diagnosed with severe bipolar. Yet I try my best not to let it hold my life back.
I feel like I can tell now when I am having a manic episode yet sometimes I deny it because I like the feeling of mania.
I will be getting a job in a mental health facility. I can't wait! If I can help just one person I will be happy. I will let everyone know how its going in the coming weeks.
I know people who have bipolar disorder have gone through a lot in there lives. I know I have. I am wondering what was your scariest experience due to bipolar? Was it because you went off your medication?
Mine was defiantly when I crashed my truck into a pole, and yes I was off my medication. Won't happen again.
What are some things you do with your free time? What hobbies or crafts do you do?
I am going to start lampworking, glass really seems to interest me and keeps my mind at peace
Book of the day! "The Four Agreements"
1. Be impeccable with your word
2. Don't take anything personally
3. Don't make assumptions
4. Always do your best
"Always do your best and your best will become better!"
I know every single person who has bipolar had experienced racing thoughts at one time or another. For me the thoughts seem to be positive, I just think way to much and cannot sleep at night. I can say that I have been getting better. All of my thoughts I just write down in a note book or journal and review them later.
What do you do when you can't sleep at night?
Here is a picture of a brain when normal, depressed, and manic
I have found that when I am manic the drug zyprexa works really well. The problem I have with it is once I am out of my manic state I start to get tired, I gain weight, eat more. Has anyone else had any experience with zyprexa they would like to share?
As you can see from my last post mania has the potential to become very dangerous. What I have been doing to make sure I never lose touch with reality again is the following:
1. Take prescribed meds every day.
2. Repeat positive affirmations each day to avoid depression (this helps).
3. Meditate at least once a day.
4. Go for a walk in the mornings.
5. Become aware of my thoughts and replace negative thoughts with positive.
This a good start. I will add more in coming posts.
realize your potential and go for it, start today to become a better person and your life will greatly change. You will see it in your self and your world will change for the best. Always know you have the potential to become what ever you desire, even with "Bipolar disorder."
Click on the picture to get a closer view.
This is what happens when I stop taking my medication. This had to be one on the biggest lessons of my life.
I will always now take my medication. I love life and I do not want it to end because of something I did that could have been prevented.
The pictures are of my ford lightning a very fast truck. Now instead of driving a unique truck I am stuck with a old beat up car. Yet another reason to stay on medication that a doctor prescribes.
Later on In my blog I will explain exactly what happened on this wild police chase.
Here are some pictures of my truck, and of the day that almost ended my life.
2/3/2009
Why did I start this blog? I want to help people come to a realization that bipolar disorder can be controlled by becoming aware of your thoughts, taking prescribed medication, and learning from my, yours, and others experiences.
Who am I? My name is Steve Malley I am in the arts and crafts field. I am diagnosed with "severe bipolar disorder." I have had five manic episodes to date, I am 24 years old. Two of which happened while I was on my medication. This temporary defeat has led me to study mental illness so I can help myself and others alike.
How can this blog help us? My goal is to have a productive community of people working together to help one another to deal with "bipolar disorder." I will provide writings every day about my life along with journal entries, photographs, and research. I will also post a section each day on self-improvement tequines that have worked for me.
I would love to answer any questions you might have. I will also provide as much help as I can for anyone in need of advice.