Instead of focusing on what you did wrong, focus on what you learned!
Many mistakes are made because of bipolar disorder, but once you learn to manage the illness more successfully, the mistakes are less serious and the behavior caused by the illness can be modified and ultimately ended.
Wow, that is a long sentence, but I’ve found it to be true. I’ve working on managing this illness for almost 15 years. I am very stable these days, despite pretty persistent mood swings.
I encourage you to work on a mangement plan every day- and then life gets easier. I don’t think it will take you 15 years- there are a lot moer resources than there were in 1995!
Today can be a good day.
Julie
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It can be a good day…Glad you are having one.
One thing that helps me have good days is to make an emotional goal for myself each day. It might be as simple as “Stay stable” or something like “Work on communicating better during staff meeting.” I didn’t think of this – my insurance company’s mental health counselor suggested it to me. I also like making lists of daily goals as it gives me focus for the day, and a sense of accomplishment when I complete them.
I made many mistakes because of my BiPolar. I lost a boyfriend of mine because he didn’t understand about bi polar and i was unstable and wasnt sure myself how to manage it.