Recognize changes in mood and respond

It is important to learn to recognize the lightest mood changes, even, and respond when you return to school or work or you pick up your family and social activities.

 Find ways to better focus and work more efficiently. Reduce stressors in your environment could also be useful.

depression

Typical signs of an impending depression are:

difficulty concentrating on tasks and complete them

energy loss and self-confidence

increased sensitivity to the remarks of his entourage

increased concerns

questioned the usefulness of daily activities

difficulty making decisions on simple matters

changes in sleep and appetite

When you are depressed, follow these tips:

Be on the lookout for warning signs and ask your doctor if it would be advisable to change your medication or receiving other treatment;

Ask members of your family, friends or work colleagues to support you and realistically assess what you feel;

Focus on simple and practical tasks, and postpone the difficult and complex task, if possible;
Wait before making important decisions;

Spend less time demanding public or social activities;

Do more activities that you enjoy during the day;

Set goals to deal with these mood changes, for example, be sure to participate in enjoyable activities with people who give you support.

hypomania

Typical signs of an impending hypomania are:

need less sleep

more energy and self-confidence (taking into frequent load multiple tasks)

trouble settling down enough to work

or disagreements intense emotions (more than usual)

more impulsive than usual decisions

When you cross a hypomanic episode, follow these tips:

Beware of signs and ask your doctor if it would be desirable to change your medication or receiving other treatment;

Looking to make your less stimulating environment;

Try to sleep and relax enough;

Looking to protect yourself against your impulsiveness: store your credit cards, do some dating;
Consider postponing important decisions and cancel key meetings;

Plan your day and lighten your schedule;

Set goals to deal with these changes in mood after work, for example, try to spend your overflow of energy safely by indulging in hobbies, doing exercise, etc..

focus

You feel depressed or hypomanic, you may find it difficult to concentrer.Vous then you should have:

talk to your doctor;

tell you that you will recover;

you strive to set goals and make plans;

set goals maturing flexible;

make your less stimulating environment;

determine the periods of the day when you feel better.

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