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  9. ADHD/Bipolar
  10. About Early Onset Bipolar Disorder
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  14. Parent Version of the Young Mania Rating Scale
  15. Boredom & Provacative Behavior of children with BP

 

Mood Tracking Diary

How to create your Progress Diary

Sleeping

Hours Per Night
Personal Goal:
2-3; 3-4; 4-5; 5-6; 6-7; 7-8; More than 8

Tip: The general rule is 8 hours of sleep per night. Your sleep requirement may vary so it's important to learn what your individual sleep needs are and work towards achieving that each night.

Regular Bedtime
Personal Goal:
--Select One-- 1 AM 2 AM 3 AM 4 AM 5 AM 6 AM 7 AM 8 AM 9 AM 10 AM 11 AM 12 AM 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM 7 PM 8 PM 9 PM 10 PM 11 PM 12 PM

Tip: Maintaining a consistent sleep pattern can play a role in keeping your biological clock running smoothly. Going to bed at the same time every night and waking up at the same time each morning is a good way to start.


 

 

 

 

 

Eating

Meals Per Day
Personal Goal:
1 2 3 4 or more

Tip: It is recommended to eat 3 nutritionally-balanced meals per day. No single food can supply all the nutrients in the amounts you need. Aim to include a variety of vegetables, whole grains, dairy, meal and beans each day.

Remember the 5-a-day rule — eat at least 2 servings of fruit and at least 3 serving of vegetables each day.

 

 

 

 

 

Meals at regular time
Personal Goal:
1 2 3 4 or more

Tip: Eating meals at regular times each day promotes good health and energy.

 

 

 

 

 

Exercising

Moderate exercise per day (in minutes)
Personal Goal:
0- 15- 30- 45- 60 or more minutes

Tip: The general rule calls for 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day. This can include anything from walking the dog to raking leaves or using the stairs instead of the elevator Try a 10 minutes walk in the morning, at lunch and after dinner. The more you get your body moving, the more energy you'll have and exercise also helps you sleep better.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recreation / Time for Self

Time per day (hours per day)
0 1-2 2-3 3-4
4-5 5-6 6-7
7-8 More than 8

Tip: Take time to do something you enjoy. Aim to include these activities as part of your daily routine.

 

 

 

 

Work

Participated in work/volunteer activities (hours per day)
Personal Goal:
2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6
6-7 7-8 More than 8

Tip: Staying active in your community can enrich your life and the lives of those around you.

 

 

 

 

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