A good friend stops by that you have not spoken to in a while, you have so much to say, you enjoy your time so much together, your friend really makes you feel good about yourself and fantastic about life.
It is hard to kick that friend out the door. Sometimes it is even more difficult to recognize the familiar visitor was Bipolar Mania.
Mania is a problem for some more than others, and even stable on medication it is important to keep a watchful eye on moods. Some people keep a mood journal, not a favorite to anyone I know. Others are fortunate to have a loved one who helps to monitor their daily moods. While this help must be difficult to always be received with grace, it is a blessing. Then there are those who maintain such a close relationship with their doctor or therapist, this is what helps their mood maintenance.
It is important to recognize manic symptoms. Some mania can be extreme, or for others it is leading to a different mood shift such as rage or depression.
It is hard to kick that friend out the door. Sometimes it is even more difficult to recognize the familiar visitor was Bipolar Mania.
Mania is a problem for some more than others, and even stable on medication it is important to keep a watchful eye on moods. Some people keep a mood journal, not a favorite to anyone I know. Others are fortunate to have a loved one who helps to monitor their daily moods. While this help must be difficult to always be received with grace, it is a blessing. Then there are those who maintain such a close relationship with their doctor or therapist, this is what helps their mood maintenance.
It is important to recognize manic symptoms. Some mania can be extreme, or for others it is leading to a different mood shift such as rage or depression.
Manic symptoms may be noticed in changes in speech, sleep patterns, eating patterns, increased energy, increased self-confidence, increased irritability and more.
For more information visit Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Information and Resources on Mood Disorders