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 Posted - 03/29/2008 : 14:22:24
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Dear Members,
It would be very helpful if you could tell our community how you deal with the onset of mania. The following is a questionnaire that assesses how people cope with mania (in Bipolar Disorder).
Here's the first question:
When my mood starts to become too excited, elated, or manic:
- I ensure that I stay on the prescribed dose of my anti-manic medication.
Once you answer, you will be shown how our other members have answered.
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Posted - 03/29/2008 : 14:32:49
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When my mood starts to become too excited, elated, or manic:
- I immediately notify my doctor about this.
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Posted - 03/29/2008 : 14:45:14
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When my mood starts to become too excited, elated, or manic:
- I immediately notify my family or friends about this.
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Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/29/2008 : 14:55:32
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When my mood starts to become too excited, elated, or manic:
- I ensure that I get regular sleep (not too much or too little).
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Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/29/2008 : 14:57:34
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When my mood starts to become too excited, elated, or manic:
- I ensure that I get regular exercise (not too much or too little).
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14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/29/2008 : 15:00:55
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When my mood starts to become too excited, elated, or manic:
- I ensure that I keep to my regular amount of social life (hours/week) - not too much or too little.
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Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/29/2008 : 15:02:57
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When my mood starts to become too excited, elated, or manic:
- I ensure that I keep to my regular amount of work (hours/week) - not too much or too little.
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14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/29/2008 : 15:12:37
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When my mood starts to become too excited, elated, or manic:
- I don't drink alcohol or use street drugs.
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14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/29/2008 : 15:15:39
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When my mood starts to become too excited, elated, or manic:
- I don't go to parties, rock concerts or any other very stimulating or emotional events (because I don't want to get over-stimulated).
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14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/29/2008 : 15:17:17
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When my mood starts to become too excited, elated, or manic:
- I purposely don't do any major shopping (because I don't want to over-spend).
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14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/29/2008 : 15:19:06
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When my mood starts to become too excited, elated, or manic:
- I purposely don't make any major decisions - e.g., buy a new car, buy a house, quit my job (because I don't trust my decision-making ability when I'm high).
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Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/29/2008 : 15:20:48
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When my mood starts to become too excited, elated, or manic:
- I purposely don't pursue a new romance (because I don't trust my decision-making ability when I'm high).
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14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/29/2008 : 15:32:57
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When my mood starts to become too excited, elated, or manic:
- I try to calm myself down by decreasing my social, vocational, and/or recreational activities.
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14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/29/2008 : 15:35:05
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When my mood starts to become too excited, elated, or manic:
- I try to calm myself down by using relaxation techniques (e.g., meditation, listening to calming music, self-hypnosis).
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14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/29/2008 : 15:36:48
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When my mood starts to become too excited, elated, or manic:
- I try to calm myself down by going for quiet walks.
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14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/29/2008 : 15:38:39
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When my mood starts to become too excited, elated, or manic:
- I try to calm myself down by reading or watching TV to relax.
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When Your Mania Returns, What Do You Do?
