Below are triggers that can cause a manic episode. It is important to be aware of your triggers. Knowing what your triggers are could help reduce your chances of getting manic. VIDEO
Stress
Not enough sleep
Alcohol
Failed Relationships
Change in Seasons
Pregnancy
Lack of Schedule
Antidepressants
Money Troubles
Traveling
Loss of a job
Loss of loved one
Noise
Routine Disruption
Unhealthy diet
Lack of exercise
Moving
Changes in medication
Schedule Change
Caffeine
Menstruation
Major Events
Surprises
Arguing
Receiving news
Anticipation of visitors
Change in Routine
I have one more, my number two after stress, High levels of FRUSTRATION
I agree that frustration can be one of them.
For me it’s lack of sleep that sends me over the edge into mania and then psychosis which is just a real treat!
I agree and can’t believe I left it out.
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I think the above triggers could be categorised into one ,,,,,,LIFE,,,,
I agree.
Great article! Thank you so much for this. I noticed you didn’t include receiving news of any kind or seeing someone you love after a long time again on here. I became Manic for 1 1/2 months after I got personal news from my son about an upcoming visit he was making to me. Then I stayed manic during the visit. Then I crashed hard the day he left. So I’d include news & visits to this.
Thanks for encouragement. You are right- receiving news and seeing someone you haven’t seen in a long time are both triggers. I will add them right now.
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