One of the most important things you can do to help yourself with your bipolar disorder is to keep a positive attitude. I think it's as important as the medication you take for your disorder.
Especially at those times when you may not see as many results showing on the outside, as otherwise this could lead to discouragement, and discouragement to depression, and depression to a depressive episode (and you don't want that).
You can't always count on others to bring you up - sometimes you have to be your own best cheerleader, and sometimes that isn't easy. That's why you have to keep a good attitude.
You've heard the expression, "Count your blessings?" Well, it helps if you can do that. For example, a biggie is that if you are not in an episode right now, count that as a big blessing, remembering that last big episode you were in and how much you struggled because of it. Then thank God you are episode-free right now.
You may be growing in ways you don't even see, but they are positive, as long as you keep a positive attitude about it. If you stay positive, then every step you take is a step forward toward progress, and eventually they will show. You will begin to notice your stability. You will see yourself being able to handle things that you didn't used to be able to handle. And you will grow from there.
If you believe you can achieve it, you will achieve it. So believe in your own recovery, and you will have it. Just stay positive. And take any small defeats in stride, as they will come. Just don't let them overwhelm you. Concentrate on your victories.
Don't forget to check out my new bipolar book at: www.brokenroseministries.com
Wishing you peace and stability,
Remember God loves you and so do I,
Michele
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