Page 1 of 1 [ 7 posts ] 

FranzOren
Veteran
Veteran

Joined: 10 Jun 2019
Gender: Male
Posts: 2,324

15 May 2024, 8:31 am

I am having manic episodes again. I feel too happy and a bit too impulsive. What are the healthy coping skills I can develop to come down to Earth and relax?



mgurak
Yellow-bellied Woodpecker
Yellow-bellied Woodpecker

User avatar

Joined: 24 May 2024
Age: 56
Gender: Male
Posts: 57
Location: Virginia, United States

24 May 2024, 5:46 pm

I'm not too sure what to say as far as being too happy. Listening to music usually helps me keep that energy in check, as does walking. As far as being impulsive I'm trying to recognize myself each time I go to do something impulsive but manage to stop myself. It's as simple as saying "hey, you did it; good job." And I try not to put myself down when I give in to those impulses.


_________________
I wanna rock and roll until bedtime with the music kept to a decent level and party for an hour or so unless I'm with my trusted friends.


FranzOren
Veteran
Veteran

Joined: 10 Jun 2019
Gender: Male
Posts: 2,324

24 May 2024, 5:57 pm

That makes sense



Fenn
Veteran
Veteran

User avatar

Joined: 1 Sep 2014
Gender: Male
Posts: 2,988
Location: Pennsylvania

24 May 2024, 7:52 pm

Take meds as prescribed (and don’t self med). Keep a log. Try to focus on pro-social and avoid anti-social uses for the energy.

Paint? Write?


_________________
ADHD-I(diagnosed) ASD-HF(diagnosed)
RDOS scores - Aspie score 131/200 - neurotypical score 69/200 - very likely Aspie


funeralxempire
Veteran
Veteran

User avatar

Joined: 27 Oct 2014
Age: 40
Gender: Non-binary
Posts: 29,363
Location: Right over your left shoulder

24 May 2024, 7:53 pm

I'd suggest writing.

The last time I was manic I was far more creative than I've ever been under normal circumstances.


_________________
I was ashamed of myself when I realised life was a costume party and I attended with my real face
"Many of us like to ask ourselves, What would I do if I was alive during slavery? Or the Jim Crow South? Or apartheid? What would I do if my country was committing genocide?' The answer is, you're doing it. Right now." —Former U.S. Airman (Air Force) Aaron Bushnell


FranzOren
Veteran
Veteran

Joined: 10 Jun 2019
Gender: Male
Posts: 2,324

24 May 2024, 8:30 pm

That makes sense.



FranzOren
Veteran
Veteran

Joined: 10 Jun 2019
Gender: Male
Posts: 2,324

24 May 2024, 8:32 pm

Fenn wrote:
Take meds as prescribed (and don’t self med). Keep a log. Try to focus on pro-social and avoid anti-social uses for the energy.

Paint? Write?


I can do that as well.