Hi, how\u2019s it going? Hope you are doing well.<\/p>\n
Have you ever been nervous when you didn\u2019t need to be? This person I used to know was. I\u2019m not sure what made me think of this story today, but it\u2019s a good one to tell. He had a legal issue he was trying to take care of.<\/p>\n
Everything had been taken care of, and the other person didn\u2019t have a leg to stand on. The ball was completely in his court. But when it actually came time to go stand before the judge, he was so nervous he had to keep himself from shaking.<\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t that he was scared he was going to lose. In fact, he didn\u2019t really know why he was nervous. But he was. In the long run, he ended up winning the case, just like he knew he would. The nervousness didn\u2019t do him any good, but I guess it didn\u2019t hurt too much, either.<\/p>\n
Many people get like this all the time. For some it only happens every once in a while. There are some situations where it is more common for people who either have bipolar disorder, or who are supporters, to become nervous.<\/p>\n
Take, for example, the situation in which a person who has bipolar disorder who has been stable for some time goes back to school for the first time. They and their supporters might be nervous about how they will do.<\/p>\n
But, if they have been stable for some time, and they have honestly looked at whether this is a good idea with the entire treatment team, then there shouldn\u2019t be a problem. In fact, being nervous might just hurt their cause in this situation, seeing as stress can help cause a relapse. Chances are, though, this person will do as good in school as they would have before the onset of their bipolar.<\/p>\n
Another situation that may cause nervousness is seeing a new therapist, psychiatrist, or social worker. This doesn\u2019t need to make you nervous, for one simple reason: you can fire them. I know this sounds funny, but it\u2019s true.<\/p>\n
If you feel that they aren\u2019t as professional, as knowledgeable, or as respectful as they should be, then you can simply tell them you do not need another appointment with them, good day and good riddance. Well, maybe not that last part. LOL.<\/p>\n
Then, you can find another professional to provide you with the same services. Also, don\u2019t be discouraged if it takes a try or two to find someone who will meet your needs. This doesn\u2019t mean that there are none out there; it just means that not everyone will be right for you.<\/p>\n
Another area that might make a person unnecessarily nervous is when a supporter becomes sick or unavailable. It\u2019s not the end of the world. Chances are, you have other supporters that you can call on.<\/p>\n
If you are already stable, then this really shouldn\u2019t be a problem. Even if you aren\u2019t stable yet, just remind yourself of the things that they would tell you and help you with, and plug on until they become available again.<\/p>\n
Sometimes life takes turns that we don\u2019t necessarily appreciate. But remember: if the ball is in your court, there is no reason to be nervous. It won\u2019t do much good, anyway.<\/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 been nervous when you didn\u2019t need to be? This person I used to know was. I\u2019m not sure what made me think of this story today, but it\u2019s a good one to tell. He had a legal issue he was trying to take care of.<\/p>\n
Everything had been taken care of, and the other person didn\u2019t have a leg to stand on.<\/p>\n