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Mania Triggers and Tips to Reduce Mania in Bipolar Disorder

Name: Mania Triggers and Tips to Reduce Mania in Bipolar Disorder
Uploaded: 2021-03-14T14:30:04+00:00
Duration: 45 s
Channel: Dr. Nicole Cain
Description: A short YouTube talk by Dr. Nicole Cain describing common triggers for manic episodes (overstimulation, major life changes, insufficient sleep, substance…

14 Mar 2021 · 1 min

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A short YouTube talk by Dr. Nicole Cain describing common triggers for manic episodes (overstimulation, major life changes, insufficient sleep, substance use) and practical strategies to reduce mania. Recommended approaches include maintaining good, regular sleep, a reliable daily schedule, avoiding major decisions when sleep-deprived, and practices such as meditation, rest, and exercise. The speaker also notes supplements (nutrients, herbs, amino acids) and prescribed medications as potential adjuncts when symptoms begin to escalate.

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In general, we know that mania triggers are things that are overstimulating major life changes, not getting enough sleep and using substances. And so, as you're starting to create a lifestyle that's going to promote health and balance is make sure that you're doing the reverse. Get lots of good sleep. Have a reliable schedule. Try not to make decisions during times where you're not getting a lot of downtime. Spend time meditating, resting, exercising. And if you start to notice that you're starting to get a little bit more overstimulated or sleep gets a little bit more tricky, then we have some really good supplements and nutrients, herbs and amino acids on board that can be really helpful. Of course, if you have medications that are useful for your mania, then those should be on board too.