Bipolar Disorder and Travel – 3 tips for the holiday weekend

Three Travel Tips for the Holiday Weekend

It’s a three day weekend here in the states. Many people are traveling out of town or have events on the weekend.  On the other hand, there are those who are lonely and wish they had something planned.  Holidays can be tough for both sides. If I’m manic, I’ll just go have a blast no matter where I am. I’d walk up to strangers and she what they’re doing. If I’m depressed, all I can think about is that other people have a lot more fun than I do. They go to picnics and see people and throw Frisbees and have a wonderful time. I’m sure I’m missing out.

Of course this is a great illustration that my moods are not my own- and that I need to get focused and create my own moods. I do this by planning ahead.

Here are some tips:

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Bipolar Disorder Medication Tips: Travel

Hi, I’m up early here on the west coast. I go to Virginia tomorrow and spent the last three days switching over to east coast time. It really helps.

The traveling makes me think of my meds. Here are some tips on travel and meds:

- Put your meds in three places.  On your body- purse, pill box in wallet, etc.

- Put meds in your carry on- I have enough for the trip in my bag- it’s about 15 pills.

- Put meds in regular suitcase.

That way I have meds no matter what happens. I can’t miss doses, so I overprepare when it comes to travel.

Julie