Our Method
Through careful observation you will learn: the things you need to do every day to keep yourself well, external events that may trigger an increase in symptoms, early warning signs of an impending episode, and symptoms that indicate you are in trouble. With this knowledge, and by using the tools listed here, and others you have discovered for yourself, you will be able to develop a symptoms monitoring and response system (Wellness Recovery Action Plan™) that will help you keep your moods stabilized.
This system would include listings of:
• those things you need to do every day to keep yourself well, such as eating three healthy meals and getting a half-hour of exercise
• external events that could trigger symptoms, such as an argument with a friend or getting a big bill, and responses that might keep this event from causing or worsening symptoms
• early warning signs - such as irritability or anxiety - that indicate your symptoms may be worsening, and a response plan
• symptoms that indicate the situation is getting much worse, such as reckless behavior or isolation, and an action plan to stabilize the situation