Contact someone let them know what's going on, explain if you feel safe or not . | |
Force yourself not to get involved in decision making that may have disastrous consequences. | |
Record your medication taking making sure you taking meds as this could be the cause of this episode. | |
Isolate yourself from triggers and try to establish a sleep pattern. | |
Write down feelings and e-mail these or send to a friend, list or someone who may be able to give feed back on your state of mind. | |
Get some form of recreation and burn off some of the energy, stay close to the house don't engage in long distance trips no matter how tempted. | |
Try not to over eat as it is difficult to refrain from obsessive activities . | |
Be aware of your appearance,( I could dress like a clown and not be aware of it ). | |
Remind yourself that despite the pleasure you are feeling, you must keep yourself safe. This is not yourself or the thinking you would normally have . | |
Go back and review activities and be aware of events that have occurred while manic, ( check book after spending, work activities not reporting to work or not reporting off ). |
Courtesy of Larry Foster © 2000 - 2005
On Being Bipolar
© 2000 - 2005 |