Success tips for manic depressives
For all you manic-depressive types, what tips and tricks do you have to maximize your success through those highs and lows?
For all you manic-depressive types, what tips and tricks do you have to maximize your success through those highs and lows?
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Some things I do
through both:
on lows:
oh highs:
I think urmaaam has it spot on habit / ritual is key
So getting Rickrolled at 4:59pm ruins your world? Or does it set the mood for the 5pm daily music party?
Rick Astley rocks my socks! I'm talking Bon Iver type shit, Notorious BIG's Hold Ya Head, or anything Simon and Garfunkel. Good music, but gotta read the room (in your head).
This is all great.
The two main take-away points are routine and gym, and under commit. Endorphins have huge impact in mitigating the lows and routine helps with making it easier to get out of bed. Under committing is great because YOU WILL crash and not have the motivation to do anything but the bare minimum.
Go to the damn doctor. No reason to suffer with that sort of illness.
Of course, you should go to the doctor, but name one person that you know who has been cured of manic depression, bipolar disorder, etc.....yup, no one.
It still comes down to stuff like urmaaam is suggesting even with medication, counseling, etc.
Didn't you hear the news?
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Holy shit I just sent that in a risky text to my gf. This is the first I've heard anyone else speak of it, but I'm not about to google further at work
During the lows, I convince myself that the negativity I’m feeling isn’t real, and if I continue to be productive, and push through, then I’ll have even more momentum when I’m up again. It can sometimes feel very hazy, and like swimming through heavy water if that makes sense. So I try to just ignore all the shit going on in my mind that’s making me feel insane, and focus on my goals. It’s definitely a lot easier said then done, but basically I just try to be way more resistant to negativity, while also being willing to get up close and personal with the illness.
Something else that’s helped me is the idea that if you just fight off the demons in your head, and fight off the feelings of sadness, that’s more than half the battle. Once you conquer your mind, it’s a lot easier to conquer the physical world. Also, I find that just sitting in my thoughts and figuring things out calmly helps. Because it all starts with your mind, and before you make efforts to improve it, nothing else about your mental illness will likely change.
Highs: cocaine Lows: cocaine
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had to google what manic depressive meant
now realise that i am suffering from manic depression among adhd and anxiety
That too, for me.
I've never been clinically diagnosed with manic depression, but I definitely have a 'rhythm' type personality characteristic of major swings in mood and/or energy.
I try to structure my life (and obviously my day to day) for productivity in avoidance of depressive lows, keep in mind that I'm a student. I set goals for each area of my life (on a month to month basis) and proactively plan out each day, allocating time for studying, working out, hustling on side ventures and ensuring I'm seeing friends / remaining socially active (tend to become more of a recluse during lows). I recognise and celebrate the small successes during a low period, making note of instances where I (i) completed self-prescribed study, (ii) went to the gym and gave it my all etc.. Holding myself accountable and planning my day honestly makes the depressive lows much more manageable.
This is just my meaningless $0.02 as a student who isn't slammed with 70+ hour weeks as a full-time analyst, so of course your mileage may vary. Have to agree with the top comment: avoiding sad music, listening to motivational-esque videos, journaling (recognising successes) and making social engagement a priority is a huge help.
lol whats with this recurring theme of avoiding sad music?
thoughts on this list? ohh you don't even want to click it do you - must avoid!!!
Top 55 Sad Songs That Will Make You Cry https://www.upvenue.com/article/1469-top-40-songs-that-will-make-you-cr…
I actually don't understand it and feel like if you are in touch with your emotions that the sad songs don't have to bring you down.
Why Sad Songs Make Us Happy https://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-07/why-we-cant-help-love-sa…
In recovery from mental illness/S.U.D. when I was younger -- the following have been key throughout my academic, personal, and professional life in order to achieve success while maintaining my mental health and quality of life.
Bipolar folks and I are madly attracted to each other on their upswings and I've lost many dear friends to suicide on their downswings. It was always either them going off their meds or refusing to get a clinical diagnosis. STAY ON YOUR MEDS.
Hats off to you above who are dealing with it so well.,
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