Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.
I'm on medical leave and am on the Disability path, but if I get through this relapse and feel I can work again, I would like to do something where I can utilize my creativity and be around people. Ideas?
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Come and work with me... do it!
I work with a company that provides care for people that suffer from development disabilities. THe 3 guys I work with are high functioning meaning they can care for thier own higiene -one with prompts, They have time alone with out staff in the community, they have minimal outburst and behaviors.
I cook meals (sometimes with thier help) I do light cleaning as I work evenings, I interact with them often watching movies or playing board games, and help them with life skills.
It doesnt take a lot of training and any you need the company will provide. Often you can do anything that intrests you as they like a variety of activities. If you like to paint then you can teach the individuals you work with. If you like to Cook then teach them to cook. A well balanced team in a home or day program includes people that have certain set of skills they excell at.
Its extreamly rewarding and I find being Bipolar I am able to relate to the clients emotions as they are not so unlike our own. I would be glad to give you more info it it sounds like you would be intrested in learning more. There are so many options in the feild and it needs creative people to solve 'issues' in creative ways.
One creative thing I did recently was with a client that hates to shower... I 'spoil' him -his words- by setting up a bath with bath salts, a soda and a snack, he stands up washes his hair then sits down and relaxes... he enjoys this more then a shower and he feels pampered... and he is clean and the salts are good for his feet (he has feet issues) its win win all around... creativity to solve situations in unique ways is what keeps me going to work ;p
You get all sorts of adults too.
Some just discuss their problems ?!!
It's demanding though as the lessons are individual.I set them for each.
Part-time is still weird for me.
I'd like to be in Space