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THE BIPOLAR HAPPY BOX – Polar Warriors
Salutations Warriors!
If you are feeling a little down, I have a simple technique that might provide you with some relief on a funky day. This technique was shared with me by our Social Media Manager Rachel McKinnon. We will call it “The Polar Warrior Happy Box.” Here’s what you do… Get some kind of box or container about the size of a shoe box. Fill it with as many things you can that make you feel good. Some examples would be pictures of friends, special people, or special moments in your life. Maybe include some scented candles or aromatherapy. Throw in some stress putty, kinetic sand, or a stress ball. You can also write a letter of encouragement to your future self, or include some greeting cards from friends. If there’s a move or series you’ve been wanting to see, maybe buy it and save it in the box for a rainy day. Oh, and chocolate! Lots and lots of chocolate!
If you are making a Happy Box for someone else, maybe include an Amazon gift card, a certificate for a massage, or a meal voucher at their favorite restaurant. Remember to switch it up. Maybe have a few different boxes for bad days. If you use the same box all the time, the items might lose some of their efficacy.
As with all the techniques I share on this channel, timing and realistic expectations are important. A Polar Warrior Happy Box isn’t a magic fix-all. In fact it might not work well if your symptoms progress past a certain point. That doesn’t mean that the technique is bad… It just means that the timing wasn’t right. We all have our own “brand” of Bipolar Disorder and have to try different things to figure out what works for us. If this technique isn’t for you, I have many more videos in our growing playlist titled “Bipolar Tools That Help.” I hope you find something in there that resonates with your life.
If there’s a technique or tool that helps you during the hard times, please share it in the comments. Sharing what works is literally what the Polar Warrior Community is all about. In fact, if you go back to the very first video I ever uploaded, it’s a technique called “bilateral stimulation.” Since day one, we’ve focused on solution-based strategies for coping with Bipolar Disorder.
If my videos are making a positive impact in your life, please consider joining Polar Warriors on Patreon. We are completely supported by viewer donations and need your help to keep a good thing going. You also get access to exclusive content, and the ability to message me directly when you need support. Take extra good care Warriors and I’ll be back soon with more Polar Warrior videos. Stay well!
Take extra good care of yourselves and I’ll be back soon with more Polar Warrior videos.
“As with all the techniques I share on this channel, timing and realistic expectations are important”
WELCOME TO POLAR WARRIORS: If this is your first time visiting my website or channel, welcome to “the Polar Warrior experience!” My channel is completely dedicated to helping individuals, families, and friends who struggle with, or know someone living with Bipolar Disorder. My goal is to provide actual Bipolar tools and to discuss topics which can potentially help “Polar Warriors” grow to live a more balanced, peaceful, and fulfilling life.
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