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WIPSenior Contributor
Hi,
Through my therapy with a new psychologist, she has recommended that I keep a Mood Diary -hard copy or via an App, doesn't matter.
She has provided some examples.
but I thought I'd ask my Forum Family, hoping they have some effective recommendations that have worked for them.
TIA, x
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@WIP My husband Mr Darcy filled out a mood chart which I think I got from the Black Dog website. It gave a mood rating of +/- 5 and an anxiety and irritability rating of 0-3. I cannot stress how valuable this was particularly when he was coming off crisis meds and it clearly showed mood stability with a change in class of medication. I was able to use this chart to advocate strongly for him in relation to having the least restrictive medication regimen.
To my mind a mood chart is the psychiatric equivalent of a blood test.
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
What a great idea @WIP
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WIPSenior Contributor
Thank you @Former-Member
I'll check out the Black Dog website. My psyche did provide some suggestions, but to also as my SANE family, as they may know of ones that worked for them. Thanks again @Former-Member
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MaggieSenior Contributor
@WIP I can remember @eth talking about a mood chart, and how valuable it was. She’s not round much at the moment, but she might catch up with some info.
Sounds like a really good idea.
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WIPSenior Contributor
Thanks @Maggie !
Hi @eth if you able to share, I'd greatly appreciate any input you have 💖
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jay2Senior Contributor
Hi all,I have on my phone eMoods a free app . I use it in conjunction with a Fit Bit health watch thingamee bob. Gives me and my shrink info on depression ,hi moods, irritability,sleep and other helpful information. You have to buy a fitbit health watch thingo, can get a second hand good one on eBay cheaper.Wouldnt do without mine.......jay2
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ethSenior Contributor
Hi @WIP if you google 'bipolar mood charts' you will find many to choose from. And you don't have to only use them for bipolar. Hope this is helpful. I swear by mine for self-monitoring and it also keeps my pdocs informed.
Hi @Maggie !!
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