The My Bipolar Scale provides a structured approach to understanding and managing emotional states, helping you maintain stability and balance.
Awareness
Understand the physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral signs of
each stage.
The scale offers a clear framework for recognizing patterns in your moods. By learning to identify the signs, you can better understand where you are emotionally and take meaningful
actions.
Empowerment
Recognize your early warning signs and take preventive actions to keep balanced
The scale equips you with the tools to
spot shifts early, preventing escalation
into extreme highs or lows. By acting proactively, you can maintain stability
and confidently manage the challenges
of bipolar disorder.
Connection
Share your position on the scale with loved ones or professionals for tailored support.
Using the scale helps you communicate your needs with clarity. Whether it’s reaching out to loved ones or working
with a professional, it fosters unders-tanding and ensures you receive the support you need at the right time.
Hope
A reminder that balance is achievable, and brighter days are always ahead.
The scale is your guide to resilience and growth. It shows that balance is possible and gives you the tools to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and care. Each day is a new opportunity to move closer to stability and joy.
“Find
calm, embrace
your
life.”
Know your symptoms
The My-Bipolar Scale categorizes emotional states into actionable levels, spanning balanced moods, peaks of mania, and depths of depression. Each stage provides:
- Signs and Symptoms: Learn to identify physical, emotional, and cognitive changes.
- Guided Actions: Explore strategies to stabilize and prevent escalation.
- Support Suggestions: Recognize when to reach out to loved ones or professionals for help.
The scale serves as a periodic check-in, a tool for reflection, and a guide to cultivating a healthier, balanced life.
Based on the Bipolar UK Mood Scale and personal experiences.
Based on the Bipolar UK Mood Scale and personal experiences.
How to keep in balance?
The scale divides mood states into levels, each accompanied by specific signs and actionable steps:
- Mania (9-10): Total loss of judgment, impulsive behavior, and disconnection from reality. Recognize the urgency for professional intervention to prevent harmful consequences.
- Hypomania (7-8): Increased energy, racing thoughts, and overconfidence. Acknowledge the need to pause, prioritize, and engage support systems.
- Balanced (5-6): A state of harmony and stability. Focus on maintaining routines, healthy habits, and proactive self-care.
- Mild or Moderate Depression (3-4): Withdrawal, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating. Reach out for help, and explore strategies to re-engage with supportive relationships and activities.
- Severe Depression (0-2): Overwhelming feelings of hopelessness and isolation. This is a critical time to seek professional support and lean on trusted loved ones.
The Bipolar Balance Scale is a visual tool to help you check in daily, understand where you are, and decide your next steps with intention and care.
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