Bipolar: On a Merry-Go-Round Ride

Published: Fri, 08/22/14

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Hi,

How's it going for you today?

I hope it's a good day for you.

Do you remember when you were young and
the fair would come to town?

It was like everything would stop just for those few
days of fun and excitement.

Every kid would be great in school and on their
best behavior at home...

Because there was NO way they were going to
miss being able to go to the fair.

Do you remember what your favorite ride was
back then?

That may have changed over the years.

But many people loved the merry-go-round when
they were kids.

They have really good memories of the fair.

For many people it was a happier time.

Of course...

Because when you're a kid you don't have to
deal with adult problems.

Like...

In most cases, you don't have to deal with bipolar
disorder.

Although many people have shared with me that they
believe they've had bipolar disorder all their lives.

And there is such a thing as pediatric bipolar disorder,
where children can get it too.

But I'm just talking in general here.

Still...

When you're talking about bipolar disorder...

You can be talking about a merry-go-round ride
anyway.

And it certainly isn't fun like it was when you were
a kid and rode it at the fair.

In my courses/systems, I talk about the ups and downs
of bipolar disorder:


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The mood swings themselves of bipolar disorder can
be like a merry-go-round ride.

Just ask your loved one.

One day they're up.

One day they're down.

And they don't feel like they have any control over
it.

It can be so frustrating for them.

It can really get them down.

It's no fun at all.

But it can be no fun at all for you, either.

You can feel like you're on your own merry-go-
round ride yourself sometimes.

You can go on their ups and downs right with them.

As well as going on ups and downs yourself.

It's just normal that you might have moods that
fluctuate, too.

After all...

It certainly isn't smooth sailing for you, either.

There is quite a bit of stress that comes from trying
to cope and deal with a loved one with bipolar
disorder.

And sometimes you aren't exactly "up."

In fact...

Sometimes you can feel pretty "down."

Sometimes it can really feel like a ride, with moods
changing frequently.

So what can you do about it?

The best thing you can do is:

BE CONSISTENT

At least as consistent as you can.

That's the best thing for your loved one...

And the best thing for yourself as well.

You can't always predict what's going to happen,
whether tomorrow or next week.

But consistency is the next best thing.

You need to be able to count on some things,
anyway.

If your loved one knows that you will act in a
predictable manner, it will help them to cope better.

And if you learn to react in a predictable manner...

It will help you to cope better.

You will have less stress.

You will feel as if things are more stable.

You will feel like you're not as much on a merry-
go-round.

What do you think?


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Well, I have to go!

Your Friend,

Dave

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