Mood Swings

Journal Entry

Finally!

13 Jun 2023

Lucas

Finally the Journal is only private! Kudos!!

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A How-To Guide for Bipolar’s Turbulent Waters

11 Nov 2021

Rx 4 Wholeness

By Stephen Propst Living with bipolar makes the rough waters everyone inevitably confronts more challenging. But you can still safely and smoothly go with the flow. The first time I went whitewater rafting, I had so many misperceptions. I was truly naive—not unlike when I was first diagnosed with bipolar. Indeed, I seriously had a number of concerns about going rafting: Would I be totally at the mercy of the river? What if we hit a big boulder? Would I be better off just staying ashore and not racing the rapids? At least I had a choice.

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Mood Episodes: Up and Down in a Matter of Minutes

8 Jul 2021

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By Stephen Propst Those of us who live with bipolar feel life more intensely. How do we handle random encounters that can substantially, sometimes dramatically, shift our mood? Recently, while attending a mental health conference in Washington, DC, I found myself with a little free time. So, I attended a timeshare presentation. From past experience, I knew that these can be intimidating, unnerving, and sometimes overwhelming. (That sounds a bit like bipolar, right?)

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6 Ways to Check Your Reality Amidst Bipolar’s Ever-Changing Moods

7 May 2021

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By Stephen Propst When’s the last time you did a reality check to gain proper perspective and appreciate the true nature of your life with bipolar disorder? You really can’t talk about bipolar disorder without mentioning mood swings, which can be ever-changing. But there are some realities that remain relatively constant. While I may not always be able to control my moods, I have learned that routinely doing a reality check is key to maintaining wellness.

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Taking Charge of Your Bipolar Mood Swing “Train”

3 Mar 2021

Rx 4 Wholeness

By Stephen Propst Dealing with mood swings requires many of the same skills necessary for navigating the railway system — patience, planning, and self-reliance. I dislike long road trips, so I often take other forms of transportation. I’d rather be on a bus, plane, or train than stuck in a car. On a recent Amtrak trip, I started taking notes comparing train travel with mood management. Allow me to share my “train” of thought.

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6 Ways to Get a Grip on Impulse

16 Aug 2019

Rx 4 Wholeness

By Stephen Propst

Finally!

Mood Swings

A How-To Guide for Bipolar’s Turbulent Waters

Mood Episodes: Up and Down in a Matter of Minutes

6 Ways to Check Your Reality Amidst Bipolar’s Ever-Changing Moods

Taking Charge of Your Bipolar Mood Swing “Train”

6 Ways to Get a Grip on Impulse

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