Sunday, August 16, 2009

Some Important Tips For Monitoring Bipolar Manic Symptoms And Moods

By Ken P Doyle

You need to recognize and monitor how you are feeling in order to stay healthy as a bipolar patient. Most people fail to do so, and by that time the mood swings have already set in it is too late. Monitor yourself for changes, even the slightest, in your sleeping patterns, energy levels, thoughts, and your mood. Monitoring yourself and catching early symptoms are key to preventing full bipolar depression.

Always Know What are your Triggers " The early warning signs

Being able to recognize early warning signs of bipolar manic depressive attacks is the key. To do this, simply make a list of the symptoms you experienced before you last episode. Look for outside influences that could have been triggers of your bipolar episodes. Here are some common triggers:

Stress: either from work or families. Difficulties with money which can add stress to a patient. Fighting loved ones. Problems in school and at work: relationships can go down in these two different places. Seasonal changes can also affect the hormones in the body, especially women. Lack of sleep can be a sign of depression.

Other Warning signs of Depression

I do not want to do gardening. I hate being around people. I long to have chocolate. I am having bad headaches. I have lost interest in everybody. I hate people bothering me. I just want to sleep, sleep and sleep even during the day.

The Red flags bipolar manic or hippo manic symptoms

My friends think I am always in a bad mood. I read four books at once. I talk very fast and usually can't stop talking and I get mad quickly. I am always angry. Even though I eat heartily I am still hungry. My friends don't like me because I am ill natured. I have more energy than I know what to do with.

Create a New Approach to Health care

Always act fast I f you happen to spot any signs of bipolar manic or bipolar depression. Whenever such times happens, its important to have a health care approach that you can draw from. This approach may consist of some coping skills and activities you or your family can do to maintain a more stable mood. While it takes some experimenting and some time to find the best strategy, many with bipolar disorder symptoms have found the following to be helpful:

Try and talk to a person who is supportive. Get a good eight hours of rest. Try and not do too much activities. Find a support group and attend it. Be faithful to your psychiatrist or therapist. Be creative and do something fun.

Final Advise

It is important that you control your bipolar manic depression. Stress can attribute to starting an attack. You need to know your limits in everyday life and everyday interactions. Don't take on more than you can handle. If you start to feel down, take some time to yourself.

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