{"id":140,"date":"2008-08-31T08:58:38","date_gmt":"2008-08-31T12:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bipolarcentral.com\/bipolarsupporterblog\/?p=140"},"modified":"2009-03-18T18:57:51","modified_gmt":"2009-03-18T22:57:51","slug":"bipolar-disorder-whats-your-score","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.bipolarsupporter.com\/bipolarsupporterblog\/bipolar-disorder-whats-your-score\/","title":{"rendered":"Bipolar Disorder: What’s Your Score?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi,<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hope your day is going well.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I have to get going really quick today because I am going on a super long hike. More than 11 miles so it’s going to take a while today. Plus I have to drive almost 1.5 hours to get there.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Okay enough about me.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Today’s email isn’t about how much you know about bipolar disorder, or even how much you know about your loved one.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It’s about how much you know about yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Let me ask you something:<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you were to rate yourself as a supporter on a scale from 1-10, what would your score be?<\/span><\/p>\n

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No, don’t compare yourself to other supporters, <\/span>just rate yourself. <\/span>And be honest! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

WAIT!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Maybe you should score yourself on the following lists first.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Here’s a list of traits. <\/span>Count how many you have, and score yourself:<\/span><\/p>\n

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1.<\/span> <\/span>Exhausted<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2.<\/span> <\/span>Overwhelmed<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

3.<\/span> <\/span>Angry<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

4.<\/span> <\/span>Frustrated<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

5.<\/span> <\/span>Resentful<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6.<\/span> <\/span>Lonely<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

7.<\/span> <\/span>Defeated<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

8.<\/span> <\/span>Discouraged<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

9.<\/span> <\/span>Hopeless<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

10.<\/span> <\/span>Helpless<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Now score yourself. <\/span>How did you rate?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Here’s another list of traits. <\/span>See how you score on these:<\/span><\/p>\n

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1.<\/span> <\/span>Energetic<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2.<\/span> <\/span>Enthusiastic<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

3.<\/span> <\/span>Positive<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

4.<\/span> <\/span>Optimistic<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

5.<\/span> <\/span>Forgiving<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6.<\/span> <\/span>Proactive<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

7.<\/span> <\/span>Winner<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

8.<\/span> <\/span>Encouraged<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

9.<\/span> <\/span>Fulfilled<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

10.<\/span> <\/span>Hopeful<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Now score yourself on these. <\/span>How did you rate?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Considering both lists, now how would you rate yourself on a scale from 1-10, both personally and as a supporter?<\/span><\/p>\n

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One point to remember \u2013 these lists are for YOUR eyes only!<\/span><\/p>\n

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They are only to point out your own weaknesses and strengths.<\/span><\/p>\n

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These lists, and your scores on them, can show you where you are doing well, and where you might need improvement.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In my courses\/systems below, I talk about the qualities that make up a good supporter:<\/span><\/p>\n

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SUPPORTING AN ADULT WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER?<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit:<\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.bipolarsupporter.com\/report11<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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SUPPORTING A CHILD\/TEEN WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER?<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit:<\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.bipolarparenting.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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HAVE BIPOLAR DISORDER?<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit:<\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.survivebipolar.net<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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All of us should take a good, hard look at ourselves from time to time and “rate” ourselves on how we are doing as supporters (remember, I am one, too).<\/span><\/p>\n

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We always want to improve ourselves not just as supporters, but as people as well. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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We want to check our attitudes, see if they are positive. <\/span>We want to check our personal growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We want to check our thoughts and feelings, and make sure they are positive, optimistic, and encouraging for ourselves and our loved ones.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I hope you had a good score, and that you feel better about yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hey I have to run. Catch you tomorrow.<\/span><\/p>\n

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FIND OUT WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT ME<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit: http:\/\/www.bipolarcentral.com\/testimonials<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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David Oliver is the author of the shocking guide \u201cBipolar Disorder\u2014The REAL Silent Killer.\u201d Click Here<\/span><\/a><\/strong> to get FREE Information<\/strong> sent via email on how and why bipolar disorder kills.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hi,<\/p>\n

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Hope your day is going well.<\/p>\n

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I have to get going really quick today because I am going on a super long hike. More than 11 miles so it’s going to take a while today. Plus I have to drive almost 1.5 hours to get there.<\/p>\n

\n

Okay enough about me.<\/p>\n

\n

Today’s email isn’t about how much you know about bipolar disorder,<\/p>\n

Continue Reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nBipolar Disorder: What's Your Score? - Bipolar Supporter Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bipolarsupporter.com\/bipolarsupporterblog\/bipolar-disorder-whats-your-score\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Bipolar Disorder: What's Your Score? - Bipolar Supporter Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Hi, Hope your day is going well. I have to get going really quick today because I am going on a super long hike. More than 11 miles so it’s going to take a while today. 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