Bipolar Disorder - It Takes TIME To Change

Have you ever tried quitting a bad habit, such as smoking? Or have you ever been on a diet? Have you ever been told, "You didn't get this way overnight, you aren't going to get better (change) overnight?" Every change takes TIME to become a permanent change.
And in the process of change, you may have to try several different things in order for the change to take place.
Consider what one supporter said: "Not all strategies work for all people, or every time, be open to suggestions try something, if it doesn't work try something else...
This is a living on going process, after all bipolar is an ever changing evolving disorder.
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Bahn, PA When your loved one was first diagnosed, they were put on certain medications.
I bet they aren't the same medications they're on now, though, are they? In the beginning, especially, medications have to be changed, rearranged, dosages need to be adjusted, etc.
It takes TIME to find the right medications and in the right dosages.
Lifestyle changes must be made in the beginning and, as your loved one progresses, again as they go along their journey toward becoming a high functioning person with bipolar disorder.
This also takes TIME.
It takes TIME to learn to eat well, plan an exercise regimen, get enough good sleep, learn stress reduction techniques and relaxation exercises, keep a mood chart and journal, and all the other little things that make up that lifestyle change.
It takes TIME to find a good doctor, therapist, psychiatrist, and other staff to make up your medical and psychiatric support team.
It takes TIME to find a good support group, and even more TIME to feel comfortable among them; possibly even more TIME before you begin sharing in front of them.
It takes TIME to build a good support system.
It takes TIME to build good strategies for future episodes, and TIME to live those out.
It takes TIME to make mistakes, pick yourself up, and try something else - finding out what works and what doesn't work for you in the process.
It takes TIME to become a high functioning person with bipolar disorder.
The expression, "Anything worth doing is worth doing well," certainly applies here.
It takes TIME to be able to do what is worth doing well.
And learning to become a good supporter is worth the TIME it takes to do so.