Making a plan when you’re feeling more like yourself can keep you safer and happier in the long run.
Of course, feeling impulsive or angry can happen outside of a manic episode too—and that could have nothing to do with your condition, given that everyone feels these things sometimes. How can you tell the difference? According to Dr. Daramus, you’re looking for extreme versions of those behaviors, rather than run-of-the-mill emotional responses.
While you’re not obligated to share personal info with loved ones, having clear guidance when your mind is scattered can help you make decisions you’d likely also choose outside of an episode. If you often take risks in mania, ask for backup. For example: If you spend excessive money or gamble during episodes, consider handing your credit cards to a friend or family member you can trust.
Dr. Daramus adds that a support circle can also intervene to encourage you to reach out for medical care if your mania feels unmanageable. And if you or your loved ones are really worried about your safety, you could look into a. “That’s a person who has temporary power to make decisions for you when you can’t do it yourself during a manic episode,” Dr. Daramus notes.
There are also ways to do some damage control solo. Consider withdrawing only the cash you’ll need for a week or two-week span if you’re prone to overspending and need to remind yourself to slow down.
, associate professor of psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center, tells SELF. Focus first on your sleep, he advises, as sleep deprivation can lead to more frequent manic episodes for many people with the condition.
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