I have bi-polar as well as, severe anxiety, depression, fibromyalgia and an eating disorder....so I'm coping with a lot. Can anyone give advise in regard to the program.
Thank you,
Angelsbreath
bi-polar
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I just finished reading the most interesting book where bipolar is discussed. It does not pertain to this program, however very enlightening, and I can tell you that my cousin knows the family that the book is written about and by and she can vouch for them. It is called A Promise of Hope, written by Autumn Stringam. She is a Canadian girl whose mother was bipolar, as well as she and one of her brothers, I highly recommend the book, it is very informative, interesting, etc. I can't say enough about it and recommend it to anyone who has bipolar or a loved one with it too.
Best wishes.
Binky
Best wishes.
Binky
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hi angel,
I see you registered almost a year ago. Have you had the program that long? I started the program and completed it over a year ago and am now more than halfway thru with a coach the 2nd time. It's not that it didn't work. It worked very well and helped a lot but many stressful things came up with selling our home, moving and having all kinds of problems with this house. This time I'm even getting help with driving and stepping out doing things I've wanted to do but were afraid. I'm currently taking a product that I hope in time I'll be able to get off meds but if not, I'm thankful for the help they give. I no longer see a Psychiatrist or Psychologist. The forums help, the friends I've made thru this program and chat. Feel free to PM me.
Binky, thanks for the book title. I'm calling the library in the morning to see if they can get it. They have many libraries they're able to get books from. Sounds interesting.
I have bi-polar II which swings more to depression. I wrote a poem on depression, think it's in the spiritual section.
I see you registered almost a year ago. Have you had the program that long? I started the program and completed it over a year ago and am now more than halfway thru with a coach the 2nd time. It's not that it didn't work. It worked very well and helped a lot but many stressful things came up with selling our home, moving and having all kinds of problems with this house. This time I'm even getting help with driving and stepping out doing things I've wanted to do but were afraid. I'm currently taking a product that I hope in time I'll be able to get off meds but if not, I'm thankful for the help they give. I no longer see a Psychiatrist or Psychologist. The forums help, the friends I've made thru this program and chat. Feel free to PM me.
Binky, thanks for the book title. I'm calling the library in the morning to see if they can get it. They have many libraries they're able to get books from. Sounds interesting.
I have bi-polar II which swings more to depression. I wrote a poem on depression, think it's in the spiritual section.
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Angelsbreath - I love that that is your name. It says to me that you have great positive regard for yourself.
My former partner had bipolar, someone I spent 15 years with. It is very difficult. I hope you get some help with it and don't try to manage it alone. I recommend you find a support group just for that, as it is unique, and it helps to understand it.
You say you also have severe anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder. I have had these myself. And I can say, in all honesty, this program helps a lot. Anxiety is about beating ourselves up in our head all the time, not knowing when to take a rest when our body signals us it's time to rest, demanding more of ourselves than is reasonable, running old negative tapes about how bad we are, we screwed up, etc. This negative inner talk creates anxiety, and anxiety creates depression because it wears us out, breaks us down. And being worn down, we feel anxious about meeting our obligations.
When you find yourself in a negative spiral that you can't get out of, name the colors you see. Name them out loud. I am not kidding. Say "blue coat." "Black tile." "Brown chair." This pulls you back into the real world -- the tangible physical world, which is a calm and safe place to be. The dangerous place is in your head, when the negative thoughts get going.
You can also just tell them to "stop."
Listen to the CDs in this program. They really help. Do the workbook. Do one CD every week. Be kind to yourself and really do this.
I also have a strong intuition that you should seek help specifically for your bipolar disorder. That is beyond what this program is designed for.
I want to add that my former partner got help, found a support group, and now is happier than I've ever seen her. Don't try to do this alone.
You can get better. Your life can be good. Rest in this. Trust it.
Missouri Gal
My former partner had bipolar, someone I spent 15 years with. It is very difficult. I hope you get some help with it and don't try to manage it alone. I recommend you find a support group just for that, as it is unique, and it helps to understand it.
You say you also have severe anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder. I have had these myself. And I can say, in all honesty, this program helps a lot. Anxiety is about beating ourselves up in our head all the time, not knowing when to take a rest when our body signals us it's time to rest, demanding more of ourselves than is reasonable, running old negative tapes about how bad we are, we screwed up, etc. This negative inner talk creates anxiety, and anxiety creates depression because it wears us out, breaks us down. And being worn down, we feel anxious about meeting our obligations.
When you find yourself in a negative spiral that you can't get out of, name the colors you see. Name them out loud. I am not kidding. Say "blue coat." "Black tile." "Brown chair." This pulls you back into the real world -- the tangible physical world, which is a calm and safe place to be. The dangerous place is in your head, when the negative thoughts get going.
You can also just tell them to "stop."
Listen to the CDs in this program. They really help. Do the workbook. Do one CD every week. Be kind to yourself and really do this.
I also have a strong intuition that you should seek help specifically for your bipolar disorder. That is beyond what this program is designed for.
I want to add that my former partner got help, found a support group, and now is happier than I've ever seen her. Don't try to do this alone.
You can get better. Your life can be good. Rest in this. Trust it.
Missouri Gal