Hi, how\u2019s it going? Hope you are doing well.<\/p>\n
Have you ever felt this way? Same routine, different day\u2026 Nothing goes right, so why bother? It feels like the world will end if you get out of bed. Well\u2026 Chances are you getting out of bed won\u2019t bring on Armageddon. LOL.<\/p>\n
But routines filled with drama and failed attempts at fixing things can bring a person down. In fact, it can bring a person who has bipolar disorder too far down. It can lead to clinical depression.<\/p>\n
But there is a four-syllable word that can help: Productiveness. How many times is it easy enough to just stay in bed and do nothing when you are depressed? Even if you get out of bed you aren\u2019t likely to do much.<\/p>\n
There is a philosophy for dealing with depression. The saying goes \u201cGet up and eat.\u201d Now, I don\u2019t want you to take this the wrong way: food will not solve depression. The point to this saying is that getting up and doing something will help.<\/p>\n
There is scientific evidence to this, as well. Getting up and doing things that are productive will help the brain chemical process that will encourage your brain to bring you out of the depression. Now, this isn\u2019t a substitute for taking your medication or following your treatment plan. But it will help.<\/p>\n
There are lots of things you can do. The more productive they are, the better. I say this because the satisfaction of a job well done will build your self esteem and help pull you out of the depression. Not to mention there are things that just need to get done.<\/p>\n
These sorts of things can vary greatly, ranging anywhere from hobbies to household chores to work or school to socialization. You can talk on the phone to someone you\u2019ve been meaning to get ahold of for a while now. You can choose to eat a healthy meal and plan for it when you go grocery shopping. Even going grocery shopping is an example of something constructive you can do.<\/p>\n
Now this isn\u2019t by far a cure-all. But it will help you in many ways. It\u2019s a good coping skill to have and to learn. If you need help with it, let someone know. There are many people who can help you with it, including your supporters and your therapist. You should let your psychiatrist know as well.<\/p>\n
Now, supporters, if your loved one comes up to you and says that they need help with motivation, take them seriously. But do it gently. They don\u2019t need someone yelling at them or forcing them to do anything. What they need is gentle encouragement and attention to details that will help them along. They also need you to be their source of hope when they don\u2019t have any other.<\/p>\n
What are your thoughts on this?<\/p>\n
Well, I have to go!<\/p>\n
Your Friend,<\/p>\n
Dave<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hi, how\u2019s it going? Hope you are doing well.<\/p>\n
Have you ever felt this way? Same routine, different day\u2026 Nothing goes right, so why bother? It feels like the world will end if you get out of bed. Well\u2026 Chances are you getting out of bed won\u2019t bring on Armageddon. LOL.<\/p>\n
But routines filled with drama and failed attempts at fixing things can bring a person down. In fact, it can bring a person who has bipolar disorder too far down.<\/p>\n