Introduction
Are you looking for a soothing, relaxing treatment to help manage your symptoms associated with Bipolar Disorder? Have you tried art before? Consider trying art. Art has many benefits to help manage the symptoms associated with Bipolar Disorder. This article will describe the benefits of using art to help manage the symptoms associated with Bipolar Disorder.
Art As Self-Care
According to nami.org, art can be a form of self-care for both manic and depressive episodes. According to http://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/April-2016/How-Art-Can-Help-Monitor-Bipolar-Symptoms, the following information can be noted about art during a manic and depressive episode:
Art is an incredibly emancipating activity that helps with the release of pent-up emotions and may help someone to better understand these emotions. During manic episodes, art may be both a therapeutic tool and a tool to document certain activities. For a depressive episode, art can be used as a visual journal or reference that helps individuals better understand their behaviors and mindsets. By monitoring and visualizing negative behaviors experienced during manic or depressive episodes, people may be more aware of these behaviors and their onset and be better equipped to change these behaviors through behavior training.
Therefore, on an even further note, art can be a beneficial tool for both manic and depressive episodes.
The Behavioral Effects Of Using Art To Help Manage Bipolar Disorder
In addition to using art as a form of self-care, art can be used to manage the behavioral effects of Bipolar Disorder. According to nami.org, “Noah Hass-Cohan and Richard Carr hypothesize in Art Therapy and Clinical Neuroscience that the repeated methods of making art and communicating with others through art could have positive effects similar to cognitive behavioral therapy in changing brain functions. With this knowledge individuals may be able to change their behavior leading up to these episodes. They may avoid certain people, activities and places that place them in a negative situation.” With that said, the soothing, relaxing benefits of art can have a positive effect on the brain functions of someone with Bipolar Disorder.
Conclusion
To conclude this article, medication and therapy can be beneficial for individuals with Bipolar Disorder. However, if you are looking for an alternative treatment for managing symptoms associated with Bipolar Disorder, try art. Art can be used as a form of self-care to help manage manic episodes and depressive episodes, as well. Art can also be used to help manage brain functions in Bipolar Disorder, too.
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