Finding a Way to Crawl Out of Depression

Thursday, February 27, 2014 SPORK! 0 Comments

The ebb and flow of bipolar disorder can create a challenging facet of life. While the manic highs feel invigorating, the depressive lows can be so debilitating that it can seem difficult to drag yourself out of bed.
Part of effectively managing your bipolar disorder is being able to continue on living your life as you see fit, through the highs and the lows. Here are some ways to help you through depression:

The PLEASE Method

Dr. Jason Evan Mihalko, Psy.D., a licensed psychologist in Cambridge, Mass., said during times of depression it's helpful to work towards reducing your emotional vulnerability.
“There are a variety of things someone can do,” he said.
Some of these things are easily remembered with the acronym PLEASE:
  • treat Physical iLlness (take medicine as prescribed, manage colds, aches, and pains as recommended by a doctor, etc.).
  • Eat three meals a day.
  • Avoid mood-altering substances (obviously, of course, taking medication as prescribed).
  • Get enough Sleep each and every night, and try to get on a regular sleep schedule.
  • Exercise at least 20 minutes a day.
“These simple things won't undo depression, but it can help reduce emotional vulnerability so the depression doesn't get worse,” Dr. Mihalko said.
Read the full article at Healthline
(http://www.healthline.com/health/bipolar-disorder/depression)

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