I know I posted these a while back, but feel some of the newer members need to read them.
Tips for developing a Healthy attitude!
Be honest and realistic. Do not base your attitude on thinking things are worse than they are or better than they are.
Make sure you know the truth. Get accurate information about Bipolar disorder.
Stay in the present. Don’t make things worse imagining a future with pain, disability or loss.
Accept your situation, but don’t overly identify with it. Bipolar may be part of your life, but that doesn’t mean it should control your life.
Maintain your perspective. Focus on something that brings peace, joy, laughter and meaning.
Watch your words. If you hear yourself talking negatively, substitute positive phrases. Say, ”I will find a way to live with Bipolar”, rather than “Bipolar is ruining my life.”
Try to relax. Tell yourself that difficult moments will pass.
Visualize health, not illness. Visualization is a powerful tool for self transformation.
Practice gratitude. Make it a habit to find things for which you are grateful.
Learn what you can control and what you cannot. There are things you cannot control, such as the fact that you have Bipolar. However there are things you can control, such as your attitude and what you say to yourself about having Bipolar.
Learn from Bipolar. Ask yourself what Bipolar can teach you about living.
Get support. Being with others who are dealing with the same issues can bring encouragement and hope.
Help others. When it comes to stepping outside ourselves, probably nothing works as well as reaching out to others who are struggling.
I feel like these are good tips in general, they fit most of lifes situations.
