I’ve had a lot of physical injuries since my bipolar disorder diagnosis in 1995. A lot of it has to do with the 23 medications I tried. The up and down weight gain and the stress the meds put on my immune system have really taken a toll!
These days I focus on my physical health all day long. I’m eating a diet I feel I can stick to for the long term and I’m working hard to heal an injured shoulder and hands.
Why am I writing this? Because our physical bodies are something we can control when we have bipolar disorder. Most of us can exercise.
I remind myself that the depression in my life is a reality- but so is my ability to take care of my body when my mind is not healthy.
What do you think?
These days I have a mantra:
My body is 100% healthy. My hands are completely healed.
It helps!
Julie
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