The Benefits of Mood Charts

i'm lucky i can blog every few days, no time to keep a chart! ****************************************************** I hear ya, Maggs. Real life walks all over theory every time, doesn't it? Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! GJ

Hi John, For some reason I just cannot ever see myself doing one of these mood charts. Not because I dont need to, or shouldn't, but because I just can't see taking the time everyday to evaluate myself & track everything. Truth is, for some reason, I don't want to. ************************************************************* Jane - I understand completely. Like everything about this condition, are there any 2 people remotely the same? What works for me may not work for you, and vice versa. And as always, I very much appreciate you taking the time to read and leave a comment. GJ

yeah, I think it would be helpful for me to do mood charts, but I think I'm just too lazy for that. ************************************************************* Krista, It's a matter of getting in the habit, and making it part of your routine. Perhaps when you take your meds? Or put a chart and pencil on your bedside table? Thanks for stopping by and commenting, and let us know if you decide to chart, and if it helped! GJ

Hi Jon. Thanks for the info. One thing I know for sure is that I am always affected each month the entire day of the full moon. No matter where I'm at(in my moods, my head), I get very carefree and don't give a shit and it is not until night then I see the moon and it all fits. Of course I never bother to check the calendar ahead of time, that would make too much sense. ************************************************************* Connie - I am also affected by the full moon, and always thought it was elevated. But the last several full moons I have hit a "down" phase. Whether it's elevated or depressed, the full moon always finds me in one or the other. My mood is never level at that time. But it's the mood chart that allows me to track this. As always your comments are much appreciated! I appreciate you stopping by. GJ

It is hard to chart every day. But, like any other illness, there are things that need to be done so we can help keep ourselves well. With diabetes you have to check your blood sugar a lot. With lupus your at the doctor a lot. With asthma you have to do breathing exercises a lot. Bipolar disorder isn't any different. So why not do the little things to help keep the illness under control? ******************************************************************************************** Very good point. Thanks for commenting!