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โ06-08-2019 04:08 PM
โ06-08-2019 04:08 PM
Re: Carers Hints and tips to Success
Hello and welcome @Jac88
hello @Faith-and-Hope , @mum8891 , @Stefee , @Former-Member
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โ07-08-2019 06:46 AM
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โ07-08-2019 08:27 AM
โ07-08-2019 08:27 AM
Re: Carers Hints and tips to Success
In a long term care situation it is very easy to let self care lapse, ensuring we maintain self care strategies important.
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โ07-08-2019 11:17 AM
โ07-08-2019 11:17 AM
Re: Carers Hints and tips to Success
Hi @Former-Member, thanks for the reminder. I have vitamin deficiencies now and need to pull myself up!
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โ07-08-2019 12:28 PM
โ07-08-2019 12:28 PM
Re: Carers Hints and tips to Success
Multivitamins can help with stress loading .....
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โ12-08-2019 05:49 PM
โ12-08-2019 05:49 PM
Re: Carers Hints and tips to Success
By Josh Roberts
1) Address your stress.
Organize, prioritize, delegate, and get rid of unrealistic expectations about what you can and should do. Encourage the person with bipolar to develop a diverse support network, including mental health professionals, other relatives, friends, and peers. Make sure you have a support system for yourself.
2) Take care of your health.
As best you can, get into the habit of exercising, eating well, and getting proper rest. Pay attention to signs of depression, such as withdrawal, low energy, trouble concentrating, excessive guilt, and irritability.
3) Make peace with the illness.
Acknowledge your grief, anger, sadness, or guilt. Accept that your loved oneโs bipolar will inevitably affect your family and plans for the future, and find new ways to enjoy your life.
4) Set limits.
During a period of stability, make it clear that you will walk away from symptomatic behaviors such as shouting or constant criticism. You may also wish to establish responsibilities that must be performed except in cases of severe illness.
5) Accentuate the positive.
Looking for, recognizing, and focusing on whatโs goodโyour loved oneโs courage or creativity for example, or your own empathy and kindnessโcan make it easier to cope with the situation and encourage a better outlook.
Adapted from โA Guide for Caregivers of People with Bipolar Disorder.โ
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โ12-08-2019 06:57 PM
โ12-08-2019 06:57 PM
Re: Carers Hints and tips to Success
thank you @Former-Member
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โ13-08-2019 08:12 PM
โ13-08-2019 08:12 PM
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โ13-08-2019 08:14 PM
โ13-08-2019 08:14 PM
Re: Carers Hints and tips to Success
โCompassionate people ask for what they need. They say no when they need to, and when they say yes, they mean it. Theyโre compassionate because their boundaries keep them out of resentment.โ
โ Brenรฉ Brown
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โ17-08-2019 09:47 AM
โ17-08-2019 09:47 AM
Re: Carers Hints and tips to Success
Having an understanding friend or two = ๐