{"id":334,"date":"2008-11-12T08:39:31","date_gmt":"2008-11-12T12:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bipolarcentral.com\/bipolarsupporterblog\/?p=334"},"modified":"2009-03-14T05:04:34","modified_gmt":"2009-03-14T09:04:34","slug":"dont-forget-this-about-bipolar-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.bipolarsupporter.com\/bipolarsupporterblog\/dont-forget-this-about-bipolar-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"Don’t Forget this about bipolar disorder"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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Hope you’re ok today.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I got home late in the evening last night from my 5 day trip. Or maybe it was a 4 day trip.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Anyway, I wanted to tell you something before I forget, okay?<\/span><\/p>\n

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You know how much I talk about medications and your loved one, and how you need to make sure they stay on their medications, right?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Well, I’ve had so many supporters write me to tell me their loved ones struggle with side effects from their medications that I decided to offer some suggestions on what you can do to help them with some of these side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In my courses\/systems below:<\/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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I have a whole section on all the side effects of bipolar medications and what to do about them, but here I’ll just go over the most common ones.<\/span><\/p>\n

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DRY MOUTH<\/span><\/p>\n

This is one of the biggest side effects of bipolar medication. <\/span>One of the things your loved one can do is to chew gum or suck on hard candy (make sure, if they have diabetes, that it’s sugarless candy, though). <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Another thing is that your loved one can o to help with dry mouth is that they can suck or chew on ice chips.<\/span><\/p>\n

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NAUSEA<\/span><\/p>\n

Another common side effect is nausea, and what they can do about this is to take their medication with food, or to eat a few crackers or a dry piece of toast.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If your loved one takes their medication in the morning or during the day, some doctors even tell their patients to take their medication at night instead if nausea is a bad problem for them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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WEIGHT GAIN<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, this is a common problem with bipolar medication. <\/span>The best way to combat this problem is with a proper diet and a good exercise program. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Other people have changed medications to other types of medications that do not make you gain weight, or at least as much weight as other medications. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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However, I am NOT a doctor, and cannot advise you in this regard. <\/span>All I can tell you is to contact your loved one’s doctor if they are having a problem with their weight because of their medication.<\/span><\/p>\n

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FATIGUE<\/span><\/p>\n

If this is a problem for your loved one, have them talk to their doctor about it, so that the doctor can have your loved one taketheir medication at night instead of in the morning or during the day. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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In most cases, <\/span>you will find the doctor to be very cooperative, and this will solve the problem. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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CONSTIPATION\/DIARRHEA<\/span><\/p>\n

If your loved one experiences either of these problems, over-the-counter medications are probably best. <\/span><\/span>If constipation or diarrhea continue to be a problem, however, it is best to contact their doctor for advice.<\/span><\/p>\n

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DIZZINESS<\/span><\/p>\n

If your loved one experiences dizziness, This is usually experienced upon standing up too quickly. <\/span>The solution to this is to get up more slowly.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Have them sit up first on the side of the bed or couch for a few seconds or minutes. Then use their hands to raise themselves slowly the rest of the way into a standing position.<\/span><\/p>\n

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LIGHTHEADEDNESS<\/span><\/p>\n

This sort of goes along with dizziness, but n reverse. <\/span>Have your loved one sit down slowly (not too quickly, or they may faint).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Then let them sit for a few short minutes, and the lightheaded should pass.<\/span><\/p>\n

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NOTE: <\/span>These are just common side effects to bipolar medications.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If your loved one experiences any serious side effects like heart problems or problems breathing, contact their doctor right away, as they may be having a reaction to the medication.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Make sure you talk to your doctor. I don’t know why so many people don’t. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Okay?<\/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 you’re ok today.<\/p>\n

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I got home late in the evening last night from my 5 day trip. Or maybe it was a 4 day trip.<\/p>\n

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Anyway, I wanted to tell you something before I forget, okay?<\/p>\n

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You know how much I talk about medications and your loved one, and how you need to make sure they stay on their medications,<\/p>\n

Continue Reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nDon't Forget this about bipolar disorder - 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=\"http:\/\/www.bipolarsupporter.com\/bipolarsupporterblog\/dont-forget-this-about-bipolar-disorder\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Don't Forget this about bipolar disorder - Bipolar Supporter Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Hi, Hope you’re ok today. I got home late in the evening last night from my 5 day trip. Or maybe it was a 4 day trip. 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