It is perfectly normal to have days where you feel low and days when you are on top of the world. The emotional rise and fall of life is part of the human condition. So how can you tell when your experiences are normal and when they've pushed into the extremes of depression or mania associated with bipolar disorder? Should you consider scheduling an appointment to be evaluated by a psychiatrist? Consider three basic rules of thumb. ~Kimberly
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Two things that can sometimes be overlooked with bipolar disorder is that symptoms can be overcome with self help, sometimes with non-pharmaceutical professional help such as CBT or professional Art Therapy, which is a board certified therapy, or with Coaching help also, for some. Lifestyle changes can make a positive difference in one’s symptoms, such as, regular exercise, brisk walking daily, bike riding, swimming, for some who enjoy that. Attention to nutrition is of value, quitting smoking, not drinking alcohol, trying to establish a routine and getting a good night’s sleep. Take the TV out of the bedroom. Also, by adjusting one’s taste in music, for some, listening to less intense music, as well as less quantity, this can help to balance moods. Most music, even some classical, is pretty deep emotionally, and it can have an impact on both our mood and brain chemistry. Also, much less time with TV or intense movies, more time reading, doing art work. Art can be a natural mood stabilizer for some. So all of these self help adjustments, can be of value. This is another page with self help ideas: Self Help – Positive Steps Hope this is helpful for some!