Can I improve my bipolar without professional help?

The more you do the better you feel. You can chat on here. Practice mindfulness and gratitude. Exercise. Talk to a trusted family member or friend. Do chores. Meditation. Grounding. Read, write, draw. Watch tv or a movie. Listen to music. There are a lot of resources on 7 Cups. Get out of the house. Visit a family member or friend. Think carefully before you act or speak. Keep a journal. Volunteer. Try something new. Do a hobby. Be nice to yourself and others. Go on a short trip. Spend time with animals. Feel good about yourself. You are loved.

In my personal opinion, different methods work for different set of people, there is very less generalisation, also I see a lot of hesitation to use medications too, which I totally understand. There are many articles written all over the internet that tell you how to cope with bipolar disorder, but I would suggest you atleast one meet with a professional before you commit to sailing out on your own. The journey is going to be long, but your patience will pay off. I hope this helped. Lot of love. Get well soon. :) :) :) :) :) :)

While professional help is crucial for living with bipolar disorder, there are steps you can take yourself to improve your situation (in addition to professional help). The thing you have most control over to keep yourself steady is taking prescribed medication diligently. Eating well and sleeping on a regular schedule will also improve you general health and reduce some symptoms. The second important role professional care plays in BPD is tracking your emotional state, and in this there are several ways you can help yourself or get help from your environment. If your friends or family are aware of your condition, you can request that they evaluate your behavior when you talk to them, and warn you about changes in your emotional state. There are online guides available to help them identify signs of unusual behavior, but trained professionals are best. There are also several apps under development that can assess your emotional state from your voice on phone calls, but as of writing this answer none of them have yet been approved for use by the general public. Still, it might be possible to join them on a trial basis.

That would really depend on the person and how bad you think your bipolar is. Of course there are things and exercises that can probably help with the swings of different moods such as counting exercises deliberate breathing and such. I would try them for yourself and see what would be able to work for you, however if it is to bad I would talk with your doctor about it depending on the difficulty of how bad it is. But yes you most likely can improve it not necessarily overcome it but help with the less likely of different changes randomly

I think so for sure. But if you're able to get compassionate help from a therapist that listens to you and accepts you the way exactly as you are (because in my opinion that's what therapists are for. You did not get that acceptation as a child and the therapist is trying to repair that part of you. Through accepting that part of you that was rejected early on). I think that might be super duper healing. But if you're with some good good people that support you and you're into researching the conditioning your self I personally would say it is possible to do it alone. Would say that professional help makes it easier for most people though:)

I couldn't have identified that I'm bipolar without the help of a professional. I also would not have been able to take the stabilizing medications without the help of a psychiatrist. I am still in therapy with a psychologist in order to have an objective and professional point of view of my behaviors that sometimes I see as "normal" when in reality they are not and it is my bipolarity that is speaking. Different readings on bipolarity have also helped me a lot. For example, reading about how many famous people in History have been bipolar has given me peace of mind and hope. I have also learned to laugh at this disorder when I read or see some inexperienced opinions that speak of us bipolar as if we were almost demons, I realize that it is their ignorance (and their fear) that is speaking and I no longer take it personal.

Yeah! It is a little harder than improving it WITH professional help, but it is possible. What I have found has helped me is: 1. Keeping a regular sleep/wake schedule 2. Exercising daily 3. Self reflection 4. Monitor mood swings 5. Have a morning routine (stability) I am also doing my best to remember the following phrase: "Remember the difference between what you feel and what's real." The last thing that has helped me a lot has been to be honest about my internal feelings with others. When I open up about my feelings, I can start to defuse them if they are out of control.

In my experience, managing bipolar without professional help can be extremely hard. It is a complicated thing and it can be hard to manage by yourself. As someone who improved their bipolar disorder without a lot of professional help, it can be hard, but professional help gave me the resources to do it. Through trying coping mechanisms that I found online, I definitely improved my bipolar disorder, but it will never go away on its own. Whether professional help is not your thing or if it's just not accessible for you at the moment, you can definitely learn to help manage it by yourself.

There are always things you can do for your mental health without professional help. Identifying and using good coping skills is something you can do on your own, as well as reaching out to your support system/ people you know care about you when you're in need. Try to make a list of things that help you when you're not in a good headspace, and try to recognize the signs that you're starting to not do well. When you feel your mental state is slipping, pull out the list and try some of those things that help you feel better.

In my opinion, any other help aside from that of a professional (pharmacology and therapy) is supportive. Some supportive measures like journaling, taking omega 3 can slightly improve mood swings. Or writing a mood chart can help identify and recognize the patterns of behavior which can improve your chances of addressing triggers earlier. However, without professional help, bipolar has a chance of deteriorating further. But, one should not be afraid of the disorder or try to make it an identity of oneself. It is a part of you that needs to be treated gently – no matter how frustrating it may seem :) The other thing is, one has to take consistently their medication before seeing improvements. It is a difficult journey because eating medicines and doing therapy is a lot of hard work on oneself, but the uptake is you emerge as a stronger and better person. Also, I think it is important to remember that finding the right medication is a trial and error process- so be mindful of the effects medicine has on you. You should and can always reach out to your doctor for changing the medication. I am drawing this from my experience and mistakes that I have made by initially not following what I said above upon diagnoses. I hope this helps