https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/bipolar-2-coping-with-it/m-p/491951#M42196 <P>Everyone is an individual, but here is the challenges that I undertook post correct diagnosis. Here below is references to help you cope with bipolar 2. (Topics in <STRONG>bold</STRONG> you can put in the search bar to read- just read the first posts)</P> <UL> <LI>Acceptance- some of us get all emotional when it dawns on us that we will take meds for the rest of our lives. It’s not that bad. <STRONG>Acceptance- is this our biggest challenge?</STRONG></LI> </UL> <UL> <LI><STRONG> </STRONG>Part of YOU- bipolar is a part of you as are your limbs and your character. <BR /> Motivation- it plays a big part because others will over criticise you. <STRONG>Feeding your brain</STRONG></LI> <LI><STRONG> </STRONG>Guilt- You won’t ever get rid of it but like everything with bipolar, reducing it helps. <STRONG>Guilt the tormentor</STRONG></LI> <LI><STRONG> </STRONG>Relaxation- Another way of caring for yourself. <STRONG>Meditation- words of wisdom- he helped me for 25 years</STRONG></LI> <LI><STRONG> </STRONG>Sensitivity- You won’t get rid of this either but you can improve it. Also don’t feel guilty about it. Again it’s part of YOU. <STRONG>Words are stick and stones</STRONG></LI> <LI><STRONG> </STRONG>Expectations- We crave support. It’s normal to want it. However giving it to an invisible illness challenges our loved ones. This forum fills a void.. “<STRONG>Normal” people will not understand</STRONG></LI> <LI><STRONG> </STRONG>Non professional interference. Seems everyone around us is an expert. Yet it takes one to be a GP then many extra years of study to be a psychiatrist. You’ll need to counter these people. Defend yourself! <STRONG>Wit/ the only answer for torment </STRONG>and<STRONG> Fortress of survival (plus part 2) </STRONG>and<STRONG> Vulnerable- be ready to defend</STRONG></LI> <LI><STRONG> </STRONG>Support. You can get it here on this forum, support groups and reading/research <STRONG>This bipolar life</STRONG></LI> <LI><STRONG> </STRONG>Suicidal thoughts. They might come around. Remember, tomorrow they may not be there. They arrive like an unwanted visitor. <STRONG>Avoiding suicidal thoughts or intent </STRONG>and<STRONG> Suicidal thought and choices </STRONG>and<STRONG> Saving yourself from doom</STRONG></LI> <LI><STRONG> </STRONG>Rejection- you’ll lose friends, even family. You’ll close ranks and turmoil is something you’ll have to cope with. <STRONG>Disowned by family members- how to survive it</STRONG></LI> <LI><STRONG> </STRONG>Anger. You might find you can be explosive. Introducing ways to quell it is beneficial. <STRONG>Anger- can you own it?</STRONG><STRONG> </STRONG><BR /> I hope these guidelines on coping with bipolar help you. Please feel free to discuss them or add to them<BR /> TonyWK</LI> </UL> Sun, 21 Jun 2020 23:29:09 GMT white knight 2020-06-21T23:29:09Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/bipolar-2-coping-with-it/m-p/491951#M42196 <P>Everyone is an individual, but here is the challenges that I undertook post correct diagnosis. Here below is references to help you cope with bipolar 2. (Topics in <STRONG>bold</STRONG> you can put in the search bar to read- just read the first posts)</P> <UL> <LI>Acceptance- some of us get all emotional when it dawns on us that we will take meds for the rest of our lives. It’s not that bad. <STRONG>Acceptance- is this our biggest challenge?</STRONG></LI> </UL> <UL> <LI><STRONG> </STRONG>Part of YOU- bipolar is a part of you as are your limbs and your character. <BR /> Motivation- it plays a big part because others will over criticise you. <STRONG>Feeding your brain</STRONG></LI> <LI><STRONG> </STRONG>Guilt- You won’t ever get rid of it but like everything with bipolar, reducing it helps. <STRONG>Guilt the tormentor</STRONG></LI> <LI><STRONG> </STRONG>Relaxation- Another way of caring for yourself. <STRONG>Meditation- words of wisdom- he helped me for 25 years</STRONG></LI> <LI><STRONG> </STRONG>Sensitivity- You won’t get rid of this either but you can improve it. Also don’t feel guilty about it. Again it’s part of YOU. <STRONG>Words are stick and stones</STRONG></LI> <LI><STRONG> </STRONG>Expectations- We crave support. It’s normal to want it. However giving it to an invisible illness challenges our loved ones. This forum fills a void.. “<STRONG>Normal” people will not understand</STRONG></LI> <LI><STRONG> </STRONG>Non professional interference. Seems everyone around us is an expert. Yet it takes one to be a GP then many extra years of study to be a psychiatrist. You’ll need to counter these people. Defend yourself! <STRONG>Wit/ the only answer for torment </STRONG>and<STRONG> Fortress of survival (plus part 2) </STRONG>and<STRONG> Vulnerable- be ready to defend</STRONG></LI> <LI><STRONG> </STRONG>Support. You can get it here on this forum, support groups and reading/research <STRONG>This bipolar life</STRONG></LI> <LI><STRONG> </STRONG>Suicidal thoughts. They might come around. Remember, tomorrow they may not be there. They arrive like an unwanted visitor. <STRONG>Avoiding suicidal thoughts or intent </STRONG>and<STRONG> Suicidal thought and choices </STRONG>and<STRONG> Saving yourself from doom</STRONG></LI> <LI><STRONG> </STRONG>Rejection- you’ll lose friends, even family. You’ll close ranks and turmoil is something you’ll have to cope with. <STRONG>Disowned by family members- how to survive it</STRONG></LI> <LI><STRONG> </STRONG>Anger. You might find you can be explosive. Introducing ways to quell it is beneficial. <STRONG>Anger- can you own it?</STRONG><STRONG> </STRONG><BR /> I hope these guidelines on coping with bipolar help you. Please feel free to discuss them or add to them<BR /> TonyWK</LI> </UL> Sun, 21 Jun 2020 23:29:09 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/bipolar-2-coping-with-it/m-p/491951#M42196 white knight 2020-06-21T23:29:09Z