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Postby Lychee23 » Tue Aug 14, 2018 4:52 pm

How have you successfully managed your bipolar 1 and prevented mania?
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Re: Bipolar 1

Postby madness00 » Thu Aug 16, 2018 5:48 pm

Medication
Meditation (i don't do this)
Staying away from drugs and alcohol (lol)
Go to sleep at normal hours
Problem solve stressful events
Dx: Bipolar 1 rapid cycling, Substance abuse, Antisocial traits
Rx: Vraylar 6mg, Lamictal 300mg
PM me, as i prefer one-on-ones.
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Re: Bipolar 1

Postby z7z » Fri Aug 17, 2018 2:04 am

Medication - Lithium/Invega/Klonopin
Diet - recently started keto, feel much more even keeled
Exercise - sprints, heavy weights, hiking
Team Sports - basketball, frisbee
Sleep - no more late bar nights (getting too old anyways)
Sunshine & Vitamin D3
Supportive Family/Friends - this is very important, you get what you give
Moderate coffee/alcohol
Reading books - fiction and non fiction (I don't do this enough)
Video Games - fun escape
Job/School - important if you can manage it, if not volunteering
Avoiding Stressful situations/people if possible - more alone time if you're introverted
Be kind to everyone you come across because you never know who’s suffering inside.
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Re: Bipolar 1

Postby zombie84 » Sat Aug 18, 2018 12:44 am

Im learning the importance of being brutally honest with your doctor and yourself. This is so important to get the right type of treatment.

I still have mania but am working on it.
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Re: Bipolar 1

Postby crios » Fri Aug 24, 2018 9:41 am

Medication - It's my oxygen - w/o it I'm a goner.
Meditation - I am now beginning to learn mindful meditation techniques...
Doctors - I follow all their words to the letter.
Family - w/o my family I would be in the hospital now...they are great!
Resources - Support group/books and the like help me.
Attitude - I have a strong attitude and that drives me forward - this pain shall pass.
Experienced - I've been suffering w/ bipolar 1 for years; I am mature in my illness which helps.

Hey this is my very first post here!!
I am looking forward to participating and reading the postings. :!:
Bipolar disorder can be a great teacher. It's a challenge, but it can set you up to be able to do almost anything else in your life. - Carrie Fisher
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Re: Bipolar 1

Postby quietgirl2538 » Fri Aug 24, 2018 4:08 pm

crios wrote:Medication - It's my oxygen - w/o it I'm a goner.
Meditation - I am now beginning to learn mindful meditation techniques...
Doctors - I follow all their words to the letter.
Family - w/o my family I would be in the hospital now...they are great!
Resources - Support group/books and the like help me.
Attitude - I have a strong attitude and that drives me forward - this pain shall pass.
Experienced - I've been suffering w/ bipolar 1 for years; I am mature in my illness which helps.

Hey this is my very first post here!!
I am looking forward to participating and reading the postings. :!:



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Re: Bipolar 1

Postby crios » Fri Aug 24, 2018 10:43 pm

THNX!
Bipolar disorder can be a great teacher. It's a challenge, but it can set you up to be able to do almost anything else in your life. - Carrie Fisher
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Re: Bipolar 1

Postby Zebra11 » Sat Aug 25, 2018 2:54 pm

Medication & a good nights sleep.
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