Do You Love Your Work?

Hi,

Let me ask you something: Have you ever known a workaholic? Or even been one yourself?
Well, it’s one thing to work hard. That’s commendable. But to work so hard that it gets you stressed out is NOT a good thing.

Here’s another question for you: How many people do you know who love their work? Probably no one, right? (or very few people).

As children, we are encouraged to follow our dreams (even though some of them aren’t very
realistic, like becoming the president). We are encouraged by our parents and other people,
like guidance counselors, to use the gifts and talents we have to think of a career that we want to work in.

But too many people actually end up hating their jobs. If you are one of them, I encourage you not to let this keep going on. I know the economy is tight. That’s why so many people are holding onto their jobs, even if they hate them. Or are even working a second job. Or a third one!

But eventually, it will eat away at you, believe me. I know one woman who hated her job so much that she had an anxiety attack on the way to work every day. That’s no way to live! And definitely no way to take care of yourself.

You might want to consider starting a home business. Or consider working only part-time, if you can afford it.

But remember back to the beginning of this post. You should be working in a field that supports
your gifts and talents. A job that you enjoy. One that makes you feel good about yourself. One that you look forward to going to.

Unfortunately, too many people don’t do that. They just take whatever they can get. I know one man who is a certified car mechanic, but can’t find a job in his field. So he started a home business just fixing cars in his driveway for now.

And he does very well for himself, and is basically stress-free, because he is his own boss. Also, he can set his own hours. He also determines how much money he is going to make. So he is doing what he is trained to do…What he loves to do…The way he wants to do it.

Some people are stuck at dead-end jobs – They can’t go any further up the ladder. Then what do you do? There are so few jobs out there at this point, because the economy is still so bad (even though we’re told that it’s improving). So many people are even being let go from their jobs.
And the competition for the jobs that are out there is fierce.

But not if you start your own business, like the car mechanic I was telling you about. He is very happy doing what he’s doing.

Maybe you should consider starting your own home business? Many people with bipolar disorder do it because of the flexibility of it and because it works around their disorder. And because the business can still work even if they get sick.

Well, I have to go!

Your Friend,

Dave

 

Current Bipolar News

Hi,

What’s new? Hope you are doing well.

To read this week’s news visit:
http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarnews752/

Escarcega family exploring legal options
DO> Do you agree that he was treated unfairly?

Researchers report biomarkers and apps that predict risk of suicide
DO> Interesting study, don’t you agree?

Hamilton child abductor Dakota Hart ordered to stay at psychiatric hospital
DO> Don’t you think he should stay in the hospital?

Witnesses: 20 officers beat bipolar black inmate to death — and none of them have been punished
DO> What do you think of these accusations?

Bipolar disorder apps fall far short on safety & evidence-based practices
DO> Important study, don’t you think?

Research provides recommended approaches for treating bipolar disorderduring pregnancy
DO> This study makes an important point.

For these stories and more, please visit:
http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarnews752/

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Your Friend,

Dave

Bipolar: Don’t Be Like These People

Hi,

I heard a funny expression recently that I wanted to share with you (we just can’t be serious all the time, you know?) It goes: “Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.” Isn’t that cute? I thought it was (then again, you might think I’m a little bit crazy lol).

But it kind of has to do with what I wanted to talk to you about today. See…There are some people who are worriers. You know what I’m talking about? Maybe you know someone like that.

And these people are going to worry about things no matter what happens. No matter what you say to them. They’re just going to worry, because that’s what they do. All the time. They’re just worriers. That makes them very negative people.

These type of people get sicker than other people. Did you know that? It’s true. Oh, not just the hypochondriacs who worry that they’re sick (when usually they aren’t, they’re just worried that they are).

But people who worry are generally more stressed than people who don’t worry. But people who don’t worry are less stressed. That’s because they’re generally more positive than the people who worry.

It’s like what I talk about – about how you need to have a positive attitude when you’re
dealing with a loved one with bipolar disorder, because you’ll do better.

But people who worry live in fear. And that’s the bottom line. I don’t want you to live in fear.
I mean…Yes, you fight a battle. And bipolar disorder is a very serious thing. It can even be fatal.

But if you worry about it…If you live in fear of it…You’ll just worry yourself sick. Really – You could seriously make yourself sick over it. Because worry can bring stress.

And stress has been known to bring illness on people. Stress can even cause heart attacks and strokes. Yes, stress can be deadly. So you want to be as stress-free as you can. Not just for your loved one, but for yourself as well.

Because what good are you going to be to your loved one if you’re no good to yourself? You can’t take care of them if you’re first not taking care of yourself.

I know, I know. I harp on that a lot. I do, because I want you to listen to it. You are a very important person. Not just an important person in your loved one’s life, but a very important person in life itself.

And you do need to take care of yourself. You don’t need to worry. And you don’t need to live in fear. You need to live life the best way I know how: “One Day at a Time.” Just do the best you can, with a positive attitude, one day at a time.

Well, I have to go!

Your Friend,

Dave

 

Current Bipolar News

Hi,

What’s new? Hope you are doing well.

To read this week’s news visit:
http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarnews750/

Simple Urine Test May Help Differentiate Between Bipolar Disorder And Depression Via Biomarkers
DO> Interesting study, don’t you agree?

Firm investigated for lax police screenings also accused of negligence in officer’s suicide
DO> Do you think bipolar was responsible for her suicide?

Teenager leapt in front of Tube train after taking selfie called ‘last pic before I die’ inquest hears
DO> This girl’s story will sadden you.

Teens Diagnosed With Major Depression Or Bipolar DisorderAre At Increased Risk Of Heart Disease
DO> Important study, don’t you think?

Method of Attempted Suicide Predicts Completed Suicide
DO> This study makes some important points.

Genetics may open door to new treatments of mental disorders
DO> These studies show interesting results.

Treating Co-occurring Substance Abuse and Mood Disorders
DO> This article has some good information for you.

For these stories and more, please visit:
http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarnews750/

Check out all my resources, programs and information for all aspects of bipolar disorder by visiting:
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Your Friend,

Dave

Expecting the Unexpected with Bipolar

Hi,

You know, we go along sometimes, and we take things for granted. Like we take for granted that the sun is going to rise tomorrow. We just do, right? Why? Because it rose today.

And we expect that our loved one is going to be stable today, right? Why? Because they were stable yesterday. We just take that for granted. Some things we just take for granted.

Well, some things we can just take for granted. But what about the other things? What about when you can’t take it for granted that your loved one is going to be stable today just because they were stable yesterday? What if something triggers them today and they go into a bipolar episode? That can still happen no matter how long they have been stable.

But you can take things for granted TOO much, and then get into trouble. The point is, you need to expect the unexpected. You need to try to plan for every eventuality when it comes to bipolar disorder.

That way you’re not taken by surprise, and the next thing you know…Your loved one is in a bipolar episode and you totally did NOT expect that!

Like what happened to this couple that I know. They were planning this long distance move. They had planned everything out to the letter, and even to the last penny.

They had saved all their money for the move. They had given notice to their landlady…They had gotten a new apartment in the new state they were moving to…Paid the deposits and already gotten everything turned on like the electricity and water and everything…

Forwarded their mail…Transferred their bank accounts…Had everything packed in boxes and crates and were living out of a small suitcase and eating fast food…Told everyone they were moving…Said their goodbyes…And were all ready to go in 5 days.

Then the unexpected happened. The husband had a major car accident and ended up in the hospital.

They thought they had planned for everything, but they hadn’t planned on that. They had not planned on the unexpected to happen, and they were totally unprepared for it.

They decided to go ahead with the move anyway, even though he had to stay behind for a month in a rehab hospital before he could join her in the new city. It was rough going, but she was able to hold onto her bipolar stability and not go into a bipolar episode, because she kept taking her bipolar medication, and kept her stress levels to a minimum, in spite of a major move (it helped that she had family for support where she was moving to).

The point is, you need to be able to expect the unexpected. When it comes to bipolar disorder, you need to plan and plan…And then plan some more.

Well, I have to go!

Your Friend,

Dave

People Have Their Limits

Hi,

Remember back in school…There were some students who got A’s, and some students who got C’s. And for those C students, it didn’t matter how much they tried or studied, they just weren’t A students. In other words…There was just a limit to what they could do.

There are other kinds of limits in life as well. For example…We have speed limits. Those are rules that are imposed on us for our own (and others’) safety. And we have to obey those limits, or else we’ll get a ticket.

There are also endurance limits. In other words…There is only so much that your body will tolerate before it will react.

So, like, if you’re under a lot of stress and anxiety for a long period of time, your body may react with stomach problems or migraines, or, at worst, when it’s reached its absolute limit, you will have a heart attack or stroke. Especially if you have pushed it to its limits by doing other unhealthy things by eating wrong (being overweight) and smoking.

Well…People also can have their limits. Like when they’re dealing with a loved one with
bipolar disorder. You have to have a lot of patience when you’re dealing with a loved one with bipolar disorder. But what do you do when that patience is stretched to its limit?

What can you do when you feel like you don’t have any patience left for your loved one? Do you just stretch the boundaries even further? Do you keep allowing them to continue the behavior?
Do you keep stuffing your feelings? Do you walk around on eggshells, not wanting
to make any trouble?

Do you keep everything inside, not wanting to take the chance of making them even worse?
Aren’t you sick of them laying around on the couch all the time? What about them spending money you can’t afford for them to spend? What about their lying all the time?

Now ask yourself: Is it worth it? If you are stretched to your limit…And you are the one getting sick…Is it worth stuffing your feelings, and walking around on eggshells in fear of making your loved one worse?

Ask yourself: What about me? What about my needs? Because you, and your own needs, are just as important as your loved one and their needs!

And if you have been doing the above things, and if you are stretched to your limit, and if it is starting to manifest itself in physical ways…Then you do need to do something about it, before
it gets worse.

Because then you could wind up as sick as your loved one…Or even worse. Like I said earlier…You could even wind up with a heart attack or stroke from the stress and anxiety.

Do you want that to happen? No, you don’t. You may think that keeping your feelings from
your loved one is protecting them in some way, helping them, but it actually isn’t. It isn’t helping them, because it isn’t helping you. In fact, it is actually hurting you. And it is hurting the relationship between you, because you aren’t being honest.

And honesty in a relationship is very important, especially when you’re dealing with bipolar
disorder. So you need to own up to your feelings. Somehow…You need to tell your loved one how you are feeling.

They need to share the burden. If there is something they can do to help the situation, then they must do it. But they can’t do anything to help you, if you don’t first tell them what they can do.
You need to tell them, because they’re not a mind-reader. Let them help you, like you help them.

Well, I have to go!

Your Friend,

Dave

 

Current Bipolar News

Hi,

What’s new? Hope you are doing well.

To read this week’s news visit:
http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarnews748/

St. Paul mom competent to be tried in girl’s drowning
Do> Do you think her bipolar had something to do with what she did?

New treatment options for children and teens with depression and Bipolar I disorder
DO> You’ll find this video very interesting.

A composite peripheral blood gene expression measure as a potential diagnostic biomarker in …
DO> Important study, don’t you think?

Things your brain tog is trying to tell you
DO> Interesting study, don’t you agree?

Choice of method in attempted suicides reflects risk of subsequent suicide
DO> This study yielded several clear results.

For these stories and more, please visit:
http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarnews748/

Check out all my resources, programs and information for all aspects of bipolar disorder by visiting:
http://www.bipolarcentralcatalog.com

Your Friend,

Dave

Current Bipolar News

Hi,

You know, we go along sometimes, and we take things for granted. Like we take for granted that the sun is going to rise tomorrow. We just do, right? Why? Because it rose today.

And we expect that our loved one is going to be stable today, right? Why? Because they were stable yesterday. We just take that for granted. Some things we just take for granted.

Well, some things we can just take for granted. But what about the other things? What about when you can’t take it for granted that your loved one is going to be stable today just because they were stable yesterday? What if something triggers them today and they go into a bipolar episode? That can still happen no matter how long they have been stable.

But you can take things for granted TOO much, and then get into trouble. The point is, you need to expect the unexpected. You need to try to plan for every eventuality when it comes to bipolar disorder.

That way you’re not taken by surprise, and the next thing you know…Your loved one is in a bipolar episode and you totally did NOT expect that!

Like what happened to this couple that I know. They were planning this long distance move. They had planned everything out to the letter, and even to the last penny.

They had saved all their money for the move. They had given notice to their landlady…They had gotten a new apartment in the new state they were moving to…Paid the deposits and already gotten everything turned on like the electricity and water and everything…

Forwarded their mail…Transferred their bank accounts…Had everything packed in boxes and crates and were living out of a small suitcase and eating fast food…Told everyone they were moving…Said their goodbyes…And were all ready to go in 5 days.

Then the unexpected happened. The husband had a major car accident and ended up in the hospital.

They thought they had planned for everything, but they hadn’t planned on that. They had not planned on the unexpected to happen, and they were totally unprepared for it.

They decided to go ahead with the move anyway, even though he had to stay behind for a month in a rehab hospital before he could join her in the new city. It was rough going, but she was able to hold onto her bipolar stability and not go into a bipolar episode, because she kept taking her bipolar medication, and kept her stress levels to a minimum, in spite of a major move (it helped that she had family for support where she was moving to).

The point is, you need to be able to expect the unexpected. When it comes to bipolar disorder, you need to plan and plan…And then plan some more.

Well, I have to go!

Your Friend,

Dave

Current Bipolar News

Hi,

What’s new? Hope you are doing well.

To read this week’s news visit:
http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarnews748/

Tennessee gunman sought religious guidance on violence, wasbipolar – reports — RT USA
DO> Do you think his bipolar disorder had anything to do with what he did?

New Syndrome Links Anxiety and Physical Disorders
DO> Interesting study, don’t you agree?

New guidance for NHS doctors over referrals in suspectedbipolar cases
DO> Do you think this will help doctors?

Woman found dead in Red River had written book about her mental illness
DO> This book might interest you.

Mice without specific brain chemical develop characteristics similar to bipolar disorder, shows study
DO> Important study, don’t you think?

For these stories and more, please visit:
http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarnews748/

Check out all my resources, programs and information for all aspects of bipolar disorder by visiting:
http://www.bipolarcentralcatalog.com

Your Friend,

Dave