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sully2002

Updated 10mo ago

Finding Coping Mechanisms for Bipolar Episodes

I've been diagnosed with bipolar when I was about 14 and I was on meds but not anymore. I do fine most of the time and im always aware of when I'm in a manic or depressive episode. the one only problem I have is that I don't have any coping mechanisms to help during those times.

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manic_mindful

2y

I fimd reading to be a great distraction and coping tool Also watchimg old comfort shows that i love helps me a lot too
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sully2002

2y

thanks so much for the advice!
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Bri24

2y

I walk a lot, it helps even around the house. Or if you can, talking with people helps me, it's a big distraction
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Miyas

2y

Running is changing my life, sounds triste but it’s true, it’s been painfully hard to start but I am beginning to say the results
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Miyas

2y

To see*
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Miyas

2y

Sounds trite*
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Reallyhopeful

2y

Try to Google all kind of coping skills. The more that you know the better. You may find you only like a few of them. Good luck
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pvssy.bac0n

2y

singing helps me along with listening to music. when im really breaking down and im in the stages of realizing i was wrong, i have to cool myself down before going to talk to that someone again, i think about what im going to say and practice when i should just keep silent to save myself more stress and a bad attitude, bc the last thing i want when im confused and angry is someone up my butt with a bad attitude trying to make me apologize too soon
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spycychkyn

2y

I have a pair of bone conduction headphones I wear ALL the time. Music has been a great coping skill for me along with Journaling.

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