If the marching and events that happened in the United States today and around the world are too stressful for your bipolar disorder to the point they can affect your sleep, it is ok to turn of the computer- turn off the social media- turn of the Facebook and Twitter and TV and…
– read a mystery novel.
– go to a movie.
– talk with a friend.
– take a nice bath.
– play with an animal.
– if you are lucky enough to have this option, put some loving hanky panky in your life.
I treat bipolar disorder first. If I read what is on Facebook right now, I will get upset. It’s ok that I don’t march. I love it that others can do it for me. It’s ok that I’m not political online, my friends and family know my beliefs.
My concern is the mental health of those of us who have an illness that is triggered by stress.
I take care of myself first. Good night social media. I will see you tomorrow. And I will be stable.
Join me?
Julie
PS: All it takes is turing off the device and moving on to something more conducive to stability.
I do agree with cutting the cord to electronic devices for a period of time of at least a week until your sleeping pattern has been restored. For me, when I am not asleep at 11:00pm it is time for action. By this I mean immediate sleep inducing drugs like Ambien or other calming therapy. Too much is at risk. An bipolar episode can leave you friendless, near broke, jobless, the list of bad results seems endless. I’ve seen it and I’d rather not ever get even close. An irregular sleep pattern can be the warning signal. I am lucky to have a nurse as a wife who looks out for me each night. Those living alone have to be extra vigilant. If sleep stops for you, stop the extra stimulus. I used to take Depakote years ago to help stable sleep patterns but it made me too sleepy to work well. My BP case can be severe. Sleep well my friends!