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Numbering System

deleted_user
deleted_user
I use a numbering system for my mood. (1-100) At various numbers i have set up where I am to do certain things. Yes, it failed me a few weeks ago, so I changed it a bit.

Each day, or several times during the day, i give myself a number on how i feel. At some numbers i talk to a friend. When I hit 20, I call crisis intervention. (was 10 in the past)
deleted_user
deleted_user
thats a good idea....
dobiedots
dobiedots
But I lie to myself so I don't think it would work for me.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm the same as dobie. I lie to myself also, or push my true feelings aside.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I do the same thing, I think it's a great idea. I am usually pretty honest with the number, I think.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have been doing this for almost a year now tracking my moods. 10 being manic and 1 being depressed. 5.5 was my normal. Every day I would chart my mood sometimes several times a day because I am a rapid cycler and my husband would view the chart daily therefore he would know how to "respond and/or treat" me that day. It's great to take to pdocs to as they can see any severe mood swings you may have. As far as lying to yourself.....I've never done that. I don't know how. How I feel is how I feel.
bbipolar
bbipolar
I used to do that. Right after I got out of the hospital in February. It helped a lot. You can find those graph charts on line too. Good idea.
Pulpit
Pulpit
I have been doing that since I CRASHED back in march, I take it with me when I see my bpdoc. It is a great idea. I found over the past couple of mnths since I've hit a low I haven't been as faithful to keeping track. I should again though cause it helped me lots and helped my doc too. Happy tracking. Love and Prayers Ramona oxxoxo
deleted_user
deleted_user
I use the 1 thru 10 scale. Write it down every day. Sure helps keep track!
deleted_user
deleted_user
1-100 I didn't realize there was so many moods.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I take that back I have at least that many mood swings
deleted_user
deleted_user
Cool Idea!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I don't think it'd work for me either. If I got depressed, I'd just get drunk or something and forget all about what number I was. I think its really cool that you have that system, though, and that it works for you. Its good to know you take care of your needs by calling crisis intervention when you reach that certain number. I think thats awesome!
computerbob1
computerbob1
Numbering sounds like a good idea.
I have used one of these charts. I take the latest one I've filled out when I see my therapist or Pdoc.

http://files.meetup.com/323111/Depression%20symptoms%20screen.pdf

http://www.centerforamericannurses.org/wellness/health/depresssymptom.pdf

http://www.meehlfoundation.org/pdf/moodChart.pdf
deleted_user
deleted_user
What a great idea! When I post my journal entry I choose the little smiley face that best represents my mood so I've been using that as a tracking device. I didn't think to share it with my pdoc. Thanks for another great way to be proactive about this disorder.
peace, t
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am amazed....

I can't track shit.... I cannot clean house, I don't get how you guys do it.... its so bad with me i miss doc appts even when i mark it on the calendar. I hate calendars btw...go figgure the phone is on my shit list too
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