Yesterday we had my son and his girlfriend over for dinner, and I actually had fun! I remembered, though, when my bipolar was so overwhelming that I couldn't have fun doing anything.
That's why I want to remind you that you should still have fun despite having bipolar disorder. Somebody with the disorder told me once, "Yes, I have bipolar disorder, but it's not a death sentence - I can still have fun!" That's what I'm talking about.
Yes, bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness, and we should take it seriously. We should do everything in our power to manage it so that we can stay stable. I'm not saying that we shouldn't take it seriously. But not so seriously that we don't have fun in our lives.
If we're stable, there should be room for fun. In fact, part of our treatment should be doing things that make us feel good. Whatever it is that makes you feel good, you should do it - it will help you to stay balanced, it will improve your mood, and ultimately, it will keep you stable.
Different things work for different people - some like the outdoors, so they do things outdoors for fun Other people prefer indoor activities. Some like sports related activities, while others don't. Some like activities that involve people, while others don't.
The important thing is that whatever it is, it is fun for you. So kick back and enjoy yourself in spite of your bipolar disorder!
Don't forget to check out my bipolar book at: www.brokenroseministries.com
Wishing you peace and stability,
Remember God loves you and so do I,
Michele
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