I have an affirmations section on this blog. I need to write more of them. Here is one from Kim:
I will continue to manage this illness to the best of my ability. I will learn more with each passing day about BiPolar Disorder. I will treat myself with kindness. I will always thank God for what I have.
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That’s fabulous. It’s hard to be nice to yourself when you have a not so nice illness. These days, my affirmations are focusing on money and that there is an abundance of resources in the world. Plenty of people have plenty of money. Some have lost jobs in the past few months, but many are still doing very well. I just listened to a podcast that said, “There is no recession- there is only opportunity.”
Sure, affirmations can seem a bit hokey, but they are simply the opposite of our negative thoughts. We all know that negative thoughts hurt us and ruin our days- so it makes sense that the positive thoughts will boost us and improve our days.
Julie
PS: Yes, I loved the Secret!
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Julie,
I don’t know how to reach you other than through this blog, but I have a 15 year old daughter, diagnosed with bipolar disorder 1 year ago, who also has sleep problems, not the least of which is affecting her ability to function in life, period. She is in a therapeutic school but we have been told as of yesterday that they can no longer manage her and we must make other arrangements. We are desperate for info about programs for adolescents with bipolar disorder and are wondering if you can give us any suggestions or direct us toward people who can help??? Thank you.
Hi Jan,
I suggest you visit the following website- it has information on the Parry Center inpatient psych treatment program here in Portland, Oregon. They may have a hot line or other information available for similar facilities in your state.
http://www.trilliumfamily.org/about_trillium.php
I have friends who have great things to say about the Parry Center.
Good luck. It’s a tough to go through this- but your daughter is young. I am so glad she was diagnosed early and that you have the resources to help her. Teens definitely get better once they learn to manage this illness. Please let her know that she can have a happy and healthy life- it will take time and she will have to work hard, but she can go to school, make friends and look forward to her future once the illness is managed successfully.
Julie