Zyprexa

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.