This is the second in a four-part series with affirmations for the different parts of my life that I use. Affirmations can be a strong and beautiful way to remind yourself of your worth. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that we are worth the life we are living.

 

I learned a lot about affirmations and how they can be incredibly helpful and supporting while in treatment. One thing I didn’t think of were the words I was using in my affirmations. I tend to say things like “I will not use today.” It sounds negative when you think about it. Your mind will attach to the words you say, and when you say things like that, the last thing your mind hears is “using”. I learned to replace some words and be more positive so that my mind is focusing on the good things instead. An example is, “I will stay clean today.” See the difference?! Your mind is then focusing on “clean.” It’s a small adjustment but you can make your affirmations more positive.

  1. I am not bipolar disorder.
  2. I embrace the manic episodes because I can get more things down.
  3. I embrace the depressive episodes because I can wind down.
  4. I am not ashamed of the medicine I take to be healthy.
  5. I love myself.
  6. I deserve respect.
  7. I am enough.
  8. There is life in every breath I take.
  9. I honor my bipolar order every day and take action with my whole heart.
  10. I deserve to be happy and to laugh.
  11. Every day, I find motivation to better my mental health.
  12. I am not ashamed to be in therapy and to have a psychiatrist.
  13. I am not alone.
  14. It’s ok to be selfish.
  15. It’s ok for me to be still.
  16. I will celebrate all victories in my life no matter how big or small.
  17. I take failure as a leaning tool to be better next time.
  18. It’s ok to seek outside help.
  19. I believe in every step of my journey.
  20. I am my best person in this moment.

If you have any bipolar oriented affirmations that you use regularly, please put them down in the comments.

Category: Mental Health