Category: self-care
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How My Quiet Time Keeps Me Sane
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These days, the first thing I do when I wake up is pray and read my Bible, right?…not. If you do, props to you! Even though my little sign above my Keurig reads, “But first Jesus, then coffee,” I’ll let you in on a secret: I do my coffee first.…
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How My Sleep Keeps Me Sane
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I shared with you how my favorite self-care activities help keep me from sliding back into a bipolar episode, aside from managing my medication. I want to start to share with you on a deeper level how each of those keep me sane, starting with healthy sleep hygiene.
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My Favorite Self-Care Activities: Part 3 of 3
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Here are the last few self-care activities that benefit me and help keep me from sliding back into another bipolar episode. In case you missed the last 2 posts: Here’s Part One. Here’s Part Two. You’re welcome. ? Staying connected to church. There are many attractive benefits to being a…
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My Favorite Self-Care Activities: Part 2 of 3
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Here are 3 more self-care activities I sustain to keep myself from having another episode, aside from medication management. Staying physically active. Ever since I could run, I ran. I ran with the boys down the street. I ran with the cross-country team. I ran with the track team. And…
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My Favorite Self-Care Activities: Part 1 of 3
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To keep a well-rounded life and good routine going for maintaining my stability with bipolar, I implement a variety of self-care activities. In this 3-post series I will start with the first 3 self-care activities that help keep me from sliding back into an episode. Getting enough sleep. This may…
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10 Healthy Ways to Manage Bipolar Disorder
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Get in touch with your doctor. Find a good psychiatrist (by referral if possible). If you are comfortable with them, be honest with them. Tell them how you feel and when you feel low or what triggers you to climb upward. There is nothing wrong with being transparent about your…