I have BPD. It is not pleasant. I wasn't diagnosed until 4 years ago.....
If you love someone with it....well, ignorance is not bliss. Be aware of symptoms of mania and depression but do not focus on them. FOCUS ON THE ROOT CAUSE NOT THE SYMPTOMS!
BI POLAR DISORDER!
Educate people!
Try these to start:
http://www.dbsalouisville.org/
http://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/default.htm
Now, I just had a BAD manic episode. My mania includes me engaging in risky behavior....like kleptomania.....let me just say, "Thank God for small miracles".....I came very close to losing everything, but a great wife and I am back even minded again.
Things to do:
Exercise
proper diet
sleep (but not TOO much)
set a schedule and keep to it
realize what you have to lose
NO alcohol (just trust me)
TAKE YOUR MEDS!
realize that you have a clinical neurological disease
set reminders and alarms.....smart phones are great for this....
Journal....I hate doing it......but I am a computer junkie....always plugged in it seems....so....TA DA! A blog is the answer....also it makes me feel connected and not alone.
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