Routine

Hello All! Kurt Here, I hope that you are all having a great week! Im sorry that I have not personally posted in awhile, life's been a bit hectic lately, but I want you all to know that my book is going well, and soon it will be available. I am currently writting a book on how to cope with a bipolar wife, this is such a great book because its for the spouse who ISNT bipolar and how we can cope, with some incredible techniques.... More info on the E-Book to come. DID YOU KNOW... people suffering with bipolar disorder can be thrown into an episode just from a simple change in routine like taking a vacation, having company in town, or getting a simple common cold? Here is a little exerpt from my book about routine enjoy! I will have much much more soon! Be well-
Kurt

I have noticed from research and my own personal experience that if your wife loses routine that is probably going to be a great start in the pendulum swinging for either a mania or depression episode. Routine is extremely important (often very challenging to achieve) in a person with bipolar disorder. Even the slightest routine changes can really throw off someone with bipolar disorder. A few simple examples would be, the holidays, going on vacation, getting the flu or a cold, and trouble sleeping. It is very often simple out of ordinary routine that starts a snowball effect towards an episode. We obviously don’t have the ability to keep everything constantly in perfect routine. That is simply not a part of reality, things happen, vacations occur, and our bodies get sick. We must help our wives when routine is out of place.
HERE ARE THE THINGS YOUR WIFE MUST DO DURING ROUTINE BREAKS AND INCONSISTENCY
• Keep taking medications, try and take medications at the same time every day. Help them stay consistent so that they are less likely to miss doses and fall into depression.
• Make sure that they are getting adequate rest. If they stop sleeping well that is a tell tale sign that something is off.
• Make sure they don’t overdo it on caffeine or alcoholic beverages
• Take all necessary steps to keep as much routine as possible and a minimal change if possible.
It is not uncommon for Bipolar people to become depressed after being sick, going on vacation, or having company in town. Follow those steps mentioned above with your wife to help prevent such vulnerability to mood problems after a change in routine.