Friday, August 14, 2009

Some Important Tips For Monitoring Moods And Bipolar Disorder Manic Symptoms

By Ken P Doyle

It is important for bipolar patients to be aware of how they feel to be able to remain healthy. When many people have bipolar attacks or feel depressed too much time has passed to be able to treat the moodiness. Always look for any little variations such as a change in energy, thinking, moods and sleeping habits. Moving quickly and very soon for any problem might help you avoid several minimal mood alterations from becoming a very bad occurrence of bipolar maniac depression.

The early warning signs - Always Know what are your Triggers

Being able to recognize early warning signs of bipolar manic depressive attacks is the key. To do this, simply make a list of the symptoms you experienced before you last episode. Look for outside influences that could have been triggers of your bipolar episodes. Here are some common triggers:

Stress: from families and finance. Having problems in school or at work: relationships can suffer in this two different places. Seasonal changes: for some people this seasonal changes can also effect the hormones in the body. Lack of sleep: while getting lack of sleep can be a sign of bipolar depression.

Other Warning signs of Depression

Not wanting to do cooking. Hate being around people. Wanting to have chocolate. Bad headaches. No interest in everybody. Having the feeling people are bothering them. Wanting to sleep.

The Red flags bipolar manic or hippo manic symptoms

I can read a lot of books all at once. I am unusually talkative . I easily getting angry. I am hungry even after a good meal. My friends tell me I am bad. I have lots of energy.

Create a Different Approach to Your Health

If you detect signs of bipolar manic or depression, there is no time to lose in treating the problem. You need to have a health care plan in mind and coping strategies will be very helpful until stability returns. The best strategy will take some trial and error. These are techniques that have been helpful for many people like:

Try and talk to a person who is supportive. Get a good eight hours of rest. Try and not do too much activities. Find a support group and attend it. Be faithful to your psychiatrist or therapist. Be creative and do something fun.

Final Advise

It is important that you control your bipolar manic depression. Stress can attribute to starting an attack. You need to know your limits in everyday life and everyday interactions. Don't take on more than you can handle. If you start to feel down, take some time to yourself.

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