Lists can be helpful. We make them before we go to the grocery store and to remind us of errands. They're easy to make. And when we're done with our lists, we can toss them away.
But what if our list was supposed to include the highs and lows of the past six months of our life? How difficult . . . or simple . . . is that?
Can you remember anything specific from say, September or October, something that affected--and changed--your mood? What happened in August? Did anything spectacular happen in those months? Did your mood drop to the point you struggled with your disorder?
Making that list might be easier if we keep a journal of our moods. One suggestion is to use an extra calendar. Each time you have a mood swing, or a shift in thoughts, or any symptom important enough to discuss with your doctor, jot a few words down. Use whatever will trigger the memories. Make it easier for yourself. And in the process, you'll be able to track your moods, too. It's a winning list, no doubt.
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