By Stephen Propst
Family, friends, peers, and professionals all play pivotal roles in helping you. Ultimately, who’s the best qualified to be responsible for your welfare? You!
Those of us living with a mood disorder confront a condition we did not choose. Though we may sometimes feel like it’s not in our control, we don’t have to surrender! Instead, we can work to keep bipolar at bay.
Over 35 years of living with bipolar, I’ve routinely asked myself what I can do to rein it in. Countless people—family, friends, peers, professionals—have played pivotal roles. However, I eventually came to realize who’s really responsible for my welfare, and that’s me!
Learning to TAKE OVER achieving wellness for myself has been challenging but incredibly worthwhile. Let me spell out some important concepts I’ve learned along the way:
T—Time.
Getting a grip on bipolar takes time. Don’t beat yourself up in the process of learning how to manage it. I started by taking a step at a time; before long, I was making progress.
A—Attitude.
Is bipolar something you are or something you have? I had to change my attitude because how we see a situation can be more disabling than the situation itself. You are not defined by a diagnosis!
K—Knowledge.
It really is everything. The more you learn—by attending support groups and conferences, reading books, and searching the web—the better equipped you are to fend for yourself.
E—Exam.
It pays to conduct a self-exam. Pay attention to your weaknesses, and acknowledge your needs; capitalize on your strengths, but be mindful of your vulnerabilities.
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