Bipolar Survivor

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Now that the commercial’s over, let’s talk about today’s subject:  ANTICIPATION

Anticipation is not necessarily a bad thing, but it can be troublesome for some people who have bipolar disorder.  Here’s why:

Let’s use the coming holidays as an example (although it can apply to any situation in which you feel anticipation, any upcoming event).

Anticipation in a good way means looking forward to something.  So, say, you’re looking forward to the holidays.  You’re getting excited, now that the stores have their decorations up and holiday items for sale.  You may be looking forward to holiday gatherings with your loved ones, as well.

Anticipation in a bad way is worrying about something coming up in the future.  Even using the same example – let’s say that you really don’t want to go to your relatives’ house for Thanksgiving, so you are already anticipating a bad time.

At its worst, anticipation leads to anxiety and stress, which are two of the biggest triggers to a bipolar episode.  So you need to watch your level of anticipation and, not only that, but your attitude toward the upcoming event.

You are not at the mercy of anticipation, however.  You can choose whether to look forward to something or dreading it.  You can also choose not to attend the event as well.  Another option would be to leave early, so that you make your appearance, but you leave before you get too anxious or stressed out.

The best anticipation is anticipation of recovery from bipolar disorder.  And there, I’m right with you!

Wishing you peace and stability,

Remember God loves you and so do I,

Michele

Related posts:

1. Post-Holiday Depression vs. Contentment
2. Happy Thanksgiving! But Watch Bipolar Excesses
3. Holidays Shouldn’t Overwhelm Your Bipolar Disorder
4. Holidays Are Coming – Watch Out!

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