Managing stress when you have a bipolar disorder
I am diagnosed of Bipolar and I have been struggling a lot lately with myself and in my relationship which I know, I can tell, my bf is also having a hard time. I'm just so much in a lot of stress. How do you guys cope up when you're in a lot stress? ð¥²
@tatsumakitsuyoi Hey!
I am sorry to hear that you are struggling. BPD and stress can be incredibly challenging to cope with. I want you to know that reaching out for support shows strength and courage, and I am proud of you for taking this step.
While I don't have personal experience with BPD, I can share some resources that might be helpful for you. Some apps like Calm and Headspace provide guided meditations and sleep stories. These can be helpful in stress. Knowing about the disorder can also be useful. You can read books like "The Borderline Personality Disorder Survival Guide" by Alexander L. Chapman and Kim L. Gratz. Or simply practice mindfulness exercises like deep breathing or body scan meditation.
I hope these techniques help you. More power to you and take care! :)
@AskTara omg I am so sorry I misread bipolar for BPD 😭.
You may find it helpful to read this book, "An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness" by Kay Redfield Jamison. And just like what the other comment suggested, it is helpful to have a safe word. Plus, try to monitor what things trigger mood episodes and try to avoid them.
And please take care of yourself! 💛
You need something like a safe word. So when one of you goes towards the deep end the other can cut thru the static and both can focus on not escalating. Not a demeaning word or anything. Me and my ex had "I NEED YOU" . Cuts thru the BS when things start getting heated so we could snap out of it.