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Topic Tuesday // Recognising and managing mania // 28 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

CherryBombSenior Contributor28 Feb 2017, 12:00 pm AEDT

Topic Tuesday // Recognising and managing mania // 28 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

Recognising and managing mania

To coincide with World Bipolar Day, this Topic Tuesday, we're going to discuss how to recognise the symptoms of mania, how to manage it, and what to do after a manic episode. We'll be joined by special guests, @SusanaBA and @davidharper_bal from Bipolar Australia, a peak body organisation that offers support and services to people living with bipolar.

Join the conversation, March 28th 7 - 9pm AEDT

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KoyaContributor28 Mar 2017, 7:40 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Recognising and managing mania // 28 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

Can someone please explain why /how bipolar can make you feel so very tired even when you do everything right? Why the flu like symptoms incl aches and pains? Is it BP or meds?

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Recognising and managing mania // 28 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

CherryBombSenior Contributor28 Mar 2017, 7:41 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Recognising and managing mania // 28 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

@Ayesha is there someone that you can call or someone that can check in on you before thursday?

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mrkotterSenior Contributor28 Mar 2017, 7:42 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Recognising and managing mania // 28 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

@Koya wrote:
Can someone please explain why /how bipolar can make you feel so very tired even when you do everything right? Why the flu like symptoms incl aches and pains? Is it BP or meds?

Could either or both. A symptom of depression is a lack of energy. Certain medications also have this side effect. Does that help?

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AyeshaSenior Contributor28 Mar 2017, 7:42 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Recognising and managing mania // 28 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

I'm finding the pace of this overwhelming.... I'll come back and read..... I can't follow at the moment ... I'm sorry 😞

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davidharper_balSenior Contributor28 Mar 2017, 7:43 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Recognising and managing mania // 28 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

@CherryBomb @Ayesha as @SusanaBA mentioned earlier, the best thing to do is to make sure you have the right medication. Unfortunately it can take time to find exactly what works, and that can be frustrating, but there are lots of really great options.

In the leadup to an episode, if you can learn to recognise the symptoms in advance (e.g. based on prior experience) you can deal with a mood swing before it becomes a problem.

Once mania starts, the treatment is always medication, always a mood stabiliser and sometimes an antipsychotic as well.

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CherryBombSenior Contributor28 Mar 2017, 7:43 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Recognising and managing mania // 28 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

@Koya wrote:

Can someone please explain why /how bipolar can make you feel so very tired even when you do everything right? Why the flu like symptoms incl aches and pains? Is it BP or meds?

Great question @Koya! What are your thoughts @SusanaBA @davidharper_bal @Charli @Ayesha @Jess2 @mrkotter?

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Jess2Contributor28 Mar 2017, 7:44 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Recognising and managing mania // 28 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

One of the things that helps me. Is to avoid distressing/violent media. I don't watch the news much. I avoid scary movies and tv. I try to spend time around comforting environments like going to the park or a cafe. Getting out of the house is very important for me. Even if it's just sitting in the garden

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CharliSenior Contributor28 Mar 2017, 7:45 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Recognising and managing mania // 28 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

@Ayesha that's ok, you can come here any time, just to read if you want to. I know Thursday isn't far away but as @CherryBomb has suggested, it might be helpful if someone can be there with you now.

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CherryBombSenior Contributor28 Mar 2017, 7:45 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Recognising and managing mania // 28 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

@Ayesha it is a bit face paced. Perhaps check out other places on the Forums. The Hot Chocolate thread is a bit more relaxed, you can have a virtual cuppa and hang out with other people and just talk.

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davidharper_balSenior Contributor28 Mar 2017, 7:48 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Recognising and managing mania // 28 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

@Koyaback in the bad old days, before medication, people with mania would literally die from exhaustion (this never happens anymore). The body is under a lot of pressure due to the increased energy and lack of sleep. So getting flu like symptoms is often the body giving a warning that it's having difficulty keeping up with the manic brain.

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