11. Bipolar Disorder and Consciousness Part #3: How to Support an Episode

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Here I discuss how to support someone with bipolar disorder from the 'Power of Now' level of consciousness.

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[DrAsIs143]

Unfortunately, the American public Expects physicians to "do" something. I agree that if I have a doc just "Be" if he has no idea what is going on. I recently went to an ER and was given meds. When I got my records and asked Why I was being treated for a UTI which was Not indicated on any of my lab reports, the nurse said well some doctors feel they need to "do" something! Having had a negative reaction to the medication which was not necessary, the nurses words were not ones of comfort!

[bipolarorwakingup]

@DrAsIs143 It is actually rare for doctors to take a good lokk at my work. I hope I didn't get my back up in too many comments to you - I CAN get defensive! If you are interested in more credible sources, I recommend starting with the work of Dr.David Lukoff, and... ---Religious and Spiritual Issues in Psychiatric Diagnosis - a Research Agenda for DSM-V. Edited by John R. Peteet, M.D., Francis G. Lu, M.D., and William E. Narrow, M.D., M.P.H. Copyright 2011, American Psychiatric Association

[DrAsIs143]

I think it is important to "Just Be" with all of the individuals with whom I work! It is the need of not only with those with a brain disorder of schizophrenia, but PTSD, Bipolar, (DSM IV-R et.all). Learning to be Mindful is important for each and everyone of the human family. I think it is one of our lessons in Earth School. Also, my experience is your e-mail "research" may be skewed. Many of the individuals with whom I have worked are unable to be around computers. Check out ACT therapy!

[bipolarorwakingup]

@DrAsIs143 I am aware that my research is skewed, as the people who write me are those who like my videos. Nevertheless, a quantitative survey on my blog indicated that over 80% of people in 'acute psychosis' had spiritual aspects to their experiences. A less skewed survey at Icarus Project reflected similar results. I'm happy that you have taken an interest in my work, and understand your concern. We hope to do research in 2012 at Hospital das Clinicas in Sao Paulo for more objective results.

[DrAsIs143]

into the areas of our lives that are uncomfortable); Reason-giving for behavior. Our Gerbil brain is not our best friend! It comments on our life, our behaviors, our feelings. Mindfulness is very helpful! It is helpful to learn to distinguish between the self (I/You) and the things we have been struggling with. If we can ACT: Accept our reactions & be present; Choose a valued direction and Take Action. Life and Recovery is one small step after another. ( Learning to celebrate each step taken).

[DrAsIs143]

@bipolarorwakingup It can take a while to learn what is Intuition and the "Gerbil Brains" incessant chatter. One of the concepts I like is from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which is a value driven approach. We chose our value and ask ourselves is this choice moving me towards or away from my values? The concept is FEAR: recognizing - Fusion with our thoughts & feelings; Evaluation (how we tend to take thoughts and feelings personally); Avoidance of Experiences (instead of gently leaning

[DrAsIs143]

@PetSounds3608 I would agree with you here. We are at a point where seeing is believing. However, humanity will eventually get to the point of needing to have experiential knowledge so they can know and know that they know. I personally have had 3 spiritual crises in my life where family questioned whether I was bipolar. Since I had worked with Grof and studies Jung, I understood the territory I was traversing. It is a difficult road to be on a Spiritual Path - many tests. Question all teachers.

[bipolarorwakingup]

@DrAsIs143 FYI, I am NOT a fan of 'self-medicating' either.

[DrAsIs143]

@bipolarorwakingup Believe it or not - I am familiar with these resources. I gave input to the DSM on this area too.

[DrAsIs143]

@lupon18 All lithium is not poisonous. Check out Norman Shealey MD PHD 's website. Lithium is a natural element which is in many water sources but not at the levels that require blood levels. For many Li has been a life saver too! It can be dangerous to self-medicate. I have been with several individuals who chose to self-medicate rather than get help from professionals or even like minded others and they died!