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Staying well with manic depression/bipolar disorder

Staying well with manic depression/bipolar disorder. Dr Sarah Russell. v Research Matters. Defining “staying well”. Staying well. What is a stay well plan?. A ‘living’ document. Identifies triggers and early warning signs. Describe preventative strategies.

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Staying well with manic depression/bipolar disorder

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  1. Staying well with manic depression/bipolar disorder Dr Sarah Russell vResearch Matters

  2. Defining “staying well”

  3. Staying well

  4. What is a stay well plan? • A ‘living’ document • Identifies triggers and early warning signs • Describe preventative strategies • Documents ‘stay well’ interventions • Developed with others

  5. Preventing episodes of illnessPart 1 • Life experiences • Adequate amounts of sleep • Manageable levels of stress • Lifestyle (exercise, diet)

  6. Preventing episodes of illnessPart 2 • Suitable medication and other therapies • Social support networks • Reliable professional support • Supportive workplaces • Compassionate local communities

  7. Preventing episodes of illnessPart 3 • Interventions to deal with triggers and warning signs • Insight into what triggers the illness • Awareness of warning signs

  8. A stay well plan in action • Rob’s main triggers: • Jet lag • Increased work demands • Change of seasons • Rob’s warning signs: • Obsess about a work problem or idea • Talk faster than usual • Feel a sense of urgency • Difficulty completing tasks • Wake up in the middle of night thinking about work problem or idea

  9. A lifelong journey: staying well with manic depression/bipolar disorder Sarah Russell Published by Michelle Anderson Publishing

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