“Conquerors” 10.27.22

I am referring to people with mental illness as Conquerors, because that is what we do every day. We fight valiantly against mental illness.

Signs of Mania:

*Losing sleep/believing it is a waste of time

*High energy and extreme productivity (cannot sit still to read or watch television)

*Unintentional weight loss

*Slurred/Mumbled speech (racing thoughts, not enough time to catch)

*Out of character messy handwriting

*Promises/Obligations not followed through (too much on plate)

*Overly talkative

*Hyper sexual

*Hyper focused

Recognizing and Handling Situation:

*Keep close watch for symptoms

*Monitor behavior over time

*As a loved one, seek advice personally to gain knowledge from a professional (not me) before confronting a conqueror.

*I recommend not forcing help upon the conqueror. The conqueror may need that eventually, but give time for individual to ask for help. No one likes to be bossed around, and that can backfire.

*Sometimes, a conqueror will recognize signs and will need space to do so, instead of dealing with suggestions or hinting that you are noticing symptoms. That is frustrating when conqueror is attempting to learn on own.

–SJB

Please contact me if you have questions! I am not a professional but I have an extensive amount of experience. I am available by email and here to help!