The world is a busy place. Many demands are made on our time. So how do we squeeze in quality time for ourselves?
One thing that I have noticed is people not suffering from Bipolar Disorder, don’t understand how truly draining it is. They make seemingly simple demands on your time and then are confused or even upset when you can’t follow through.
I want to give a glimpse into the Bipolar brain to explain why that is.
First of all, if you have Bipolar Disorder, you probably spend the majority of your time noticing it. You have to. The last thing you want is mania or depression to take over ( OK maybe the mania but let’s face it that usually ends in some sort of regret when the high is gone.)
Due to this constant awareness, there isn’t a …show more content…
If things are not going well at home or you have family members that are still not as understanding as they could be, this is just one more hill you have to climb. This cycle, if repeated too many times, can lead to depression.
So how do you make sure you have time recharge? Personally, I have had to get more assertive when I know I need me time. Not in a mean way but just make it clear you need that time. If your family or loved ones don’t understand, let that be their problem. Honestly you deserve time to yourself. You already spend enough time trying to make sure everything is balanced. If you don’t allow yourself time to recharge you are in danger of disturbing that balance.
So chin up! Bipolar Disorder can be tough to manage but that doesn’t mean you can’t have some peace in your life. Set boundaries for those around you. Most people without Bipolar Disorder are in the dark about what it’s really like to have it so just go ahead and tell them. The people who truly matter in your life will understand and give you the space you need. As for the others, it’s just as well you weed them out early. You need positive energy around you. You certainly don’t need to put up with anything less.
Take Care,
One thing that I have noticed is people not suffering from Bipolar Disorder, don’t understand how truly draining it is. They make seemingly simple demands on your time and then are confused or even upset when you can’t follow through.
I want to give a glimpse into the Bipolar brain to explain why that is.
First of all, if you have Bipolar Disorder, you probably spend the majority of your time noticing it. You have to. The last thing you want is mania or depression to take over ( OK maybe the mania but let’s face it that usually ends in some sort of regret when the high is gone.)
Due to this constant awareness, there isn’t a …show more content…
If things are not going well at home or you have family members that are still not as understanding as they could be, this is just one more hill you have to climb. This cycle, if repeated too many times, can lead to depression.
So how do you make sure you have time recharge? Personally, I have had to get more assertive when I know I need me time. Not in a mean way but just make it clear you need that time. If your family or loved ones don’t understand, let that be their problem. Honestly you deserve time to yourself. You already spend enough time trying to make sure everything is balanced. If you don’t allow yourself time to recharge you are in danger of disturbing that balance.
So chin up! Bipolar Disorder can be tough to manage but that doesn’t mean you can’t have some peace in your life. Set boundaries for those around you. Most people without Bipolar Disorder are in the dark about what it’s really like to have it so just go ahead and tell them. The people who truly matter in your life will understand and give you the space you need. As for the others, it’s just as well you weed them out early. You need positive energy around you. You certainly don’t need to put up with anything less.
Take Care,