{"id":12125,"date":"2025-11-06T05:26:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T05:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arttao.org\/?page_id=12125"},"modified":"2025-11-06T05:26:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T05:26:56","slug":"lesson-11-the-depressive-phase-in-bipolar-disorder-lessons-361-400","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/%e7%ac%ac%e5%8d%81%e4%b8%80%e8%af%be%ef%bc%9a%e5%8f%8c%e7%9b%b8%e9%9a%9c%e7%a2%8d%e4%b8%ad%e7%9a%84%e6%8a%91%e9%83%81%e6%9c%9f%e8%af%be%e7%a8%8b%ef%bc%88%e7%ac%ac361%ef%bd%9e400%e8%af%be%ef%bc%89\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesson 11: The Depressive Phase in Bipolar Disorder (Lessons 361-400)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"healing-outline-wrap\" style=\"max-width:800px;margin:24px auto;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;color:#111;font-size:15px;\"><h2 style=\"font-size:20px;color:#00695c;margin:0 0 16px;font-weight:600;border-left:4px solid #F5DEB3;padding-left:8px;\">Lesson 11: The Depressive Phase of Bipolar Disorder (Lessons 361-400) \u00b7 Course Catalog<\/h2><div style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"><div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#00695c;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:4px;\">Symptom characteristics:<\/div><div style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#333;\">In bipolar disorder, depressive episodes are often intertwined with rhythmic fluctuations, manifesting as depressed mood, loss of interest, decreased energy, and cognitive retardation, while also carrying the potential risk of ascending (hypomania\/mania). Incorrect medication use and irregular sleep patterns can amplify these fluctuations.<\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin:0 0 24px;\"><div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#00695c;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:4px;\">Course Objectives:<\/div><div style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#333;\">The course follows the principles of &quot;rhythm priority - safety priority - small-step reset&quot;: stabilizing sleep and routine anchors, learning early warning signs; reducing extreme thinking through cognitive restructuring, mindfulness, and physical stabilization exercises; and collaborating with a professional team to establish relapse prevention plans and support systems.<\/div><\/div><ol style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;font-size:15px;color:#111;\"><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-361-what-is-bipolar-depression\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">What is bipolar depression?<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Clarify the differences between the depressive phase of bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder in terms of rhythm, course, and treatment strategies to reduce misunderstandings and self-blame.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/%e7%ac%ac362%e8%af%be%ef%bc%9a%e5%a6%82%e4%bd%95%e8%af%86%e5%88%ab%e4%bd%a0%e7%9a%84%e6%83%85%e7%bb%aa%e8%8a%82%e5%be%8b%ef%bc%9f\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">How to identify your &quot;emotional rhythm&quot;?<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Create a personal emotional timeline: daily\/weekly\/monthly rhythm markers for sleep, energy, behavior, and thoughts.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-363-why-might-antidepressants-worsen-symptoms\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Why might antidepressants worsen symptoms?<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Recognize the risks of &quot;inducing manic\/rapid cycling&quot; and discuss safe medication combinations and monitoring with your doctor.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-364-three-easily-overlooked-signs\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Three easily overlooked manifestations<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Pay attention to atypical signs such as hidden anxiety, tearfulness, and slow decision-making, and avoid being mistaken for a &quot;personality problem&quot;.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-365-emotion-regulation-methods-in-everyday-life\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Emotional regulation in daily life<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Light exposure, sleep-wake cycles, rhythmic exercise, and breathing techniques help stabilize the biological clock and buffer fluctuations.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-366-the-bipolar-cycle-mechanism-of-bipolar-disorder\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Bipolar Cyclic Mechanism of Biphasic Disorder<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Use a simple model to understand the &quot;upward-downward-reset&quot; cycle and design the corresponding intervention window.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-367-early-signs-of-elevated-and-depressed-moods\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Early signs of elevated and depressed mood<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Establish action cards for &quot;yellow light signals&quot;: who, when, and what, to brake in advance.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-368-self-monitoring-methods-during-the-stable-period\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Self-monitoring methods during the stable period<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Use an energy\/emotion score sheet and weekly reviews to focus on trends rather than single-point fluctuations.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/%e7%ac%ac369%e8%af%be%ef%bc%9a%e5%a6%82%e4%bd%95%e4%b8%8e%e4%ba%b2%e5%8f%8b%e6%b2%9f%e9%80%9a%e5%91%a8%e6%9c%9f%e6%80%a7%e6%83%85%e7%bb%aa\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">How to communicate with family and friends about &quot;cyclical emotions&quot;\u201c<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Communication script: Describe the facts\u2014Express the needs\u2014Set boundaries to reduce blame and misunderstandings.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-370-creating-an-emotional-diary-and-periodic-tracking-schedule\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Establish an &quot;emotional diary&quot; and a periodic tracking sheet<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Templated records of trigger-response-recovery time provide objective evidence for doctors and therapists.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-371-adherence-to-medication-and-risks\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Adherence to medication and its risks<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Take medication as prescribed, have regular follow-ups and record side effects, and understand that &quot;adjustment \u2260 failure&quot;.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/%e7%ac%ac372%e8%af%be%ef%bc%9a%e5%8c%ba%e5%88%86%e6%ad%a3%e5%b8%b8%e6%83%85%e7%bb%aa%e6%b3%a2%e5%8a%a8%e4%b8%8e%e7%97%85%e7%90%86%e5%be%aa%e7%8e%af\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Distinguishing between &quot;normal fluctuations&quot; and &quot;pathological cycles&quot;\u201c<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">We should use the extent of functional impairment and duration as boundaries to avoid over-pathologizing or ignoring it.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-373-the-anxiety-component-in-bipolar-depression\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Anxiety component in bipolar depression<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Identify the physical and mental manifestations of anxiety and depression, and address them in stages and with priority.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-374-coping-with-the-transition-from-mania-to-depression\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Coping with the transition from mania to depression<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">The transition period often sees a &quot;fall in energy,&quot; so it&#039;s important to prepare a buffer schedule and select support personnel in advance.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/%e7%ac%ac375%e8%af%be%ef%bc%9a%e5%bb%ba%e7%ab%8b%e4%b8%ad%e6%80%a7%e5%8c%ba%e6%80%9d%e7%bb%b4%e8%ae%ad%e7%bb%83\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Training to establish a &quot;neutral zone&quot; mindset<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Avoid extreme assessments and use a &quot;neutral description - next step&quot; approach to reduce the impact of peaks and troughs.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-376-sleep-light-and-biological-clock-balance\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Sleep, light, and biological clock balance<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Fix your wake-up time and daytime sunlight exposure to reduce circadian rhythm drift.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-377-practice-in-awareness-of-bodily-energy\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Practice of Awareness of Body Energy<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Use the 0\u201310 energy scale and the \u201cthree-stage rest\u201d to prevent unconscious consumption and overexertion.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/%e7%ac%ac378%e8%af%be%ef%bc%9a%e9%9d%a2%e5%af%b9%e5%a4%b1%e6%8e%a7%e6%84%9f%e7%9a%84%e5%ae%89%e5%85%a8%e7%ad%96%e7%95%a5\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Safety strategies in the face of &quot;loss of control&quot;<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Develop a safety plan: environmental noise reduction, companions, medical routes, and an emergency checklist.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/%e7%ac%ac379%e8%af%be%ef%bc%9a%e5%a6%82%e4%bd%95%e5%87%8f%e5%b0%91%e6%9e%81%e7%ab%af%e5%8c%96%e6%80%9d%e7%bb%b4%e6%a8%a1%e5%bc%8f\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Reduce &quot;extreme&quot; mindset<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Identify black-and-white\/catastrophic situations using evidence tables and alternative narratives.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-380-pace-regulation-in-work-and-study\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Pace regulation in work and study<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Set the task threshold and buffer, and select &quot;Stable Completion&quot; instead of &quot;Intermittent&quot;.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-381-emotional-boundaries-in-interpersonal-relationships\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Emotional Boundaries in Relationships<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Clearly define the boundaries of &quot;what I can\/cannot&quot; to reduce the secondary impact of interpersonal triggers on the rhythm.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-382-crisis-intervention-and-emergency-response-planning\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Crisis Intervention and Emergency Response<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Identify high-risk signals and prepare a &quot;yellow\/red light&quot; action list and assistance channels.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-383-psychological-reconstruction-during-the-period-of-emotional-stability\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Psychological reconstruction during the stable period<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Practice value clarification, role reshaping, and small goals during a stable window of opportunity.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-384-identifying-triggers-of-temperament\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Identify triggers of agitation<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">List your &quot;upward triggers&quot; and set preventative actions for each.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-385-training-in-supporting-and-understanding-family-members\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Support and understanding from family members<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">A &quot;guide to companionship&quot; for caregivers: listen, remind, and review together, rather than command.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-386-avoiding-the-trap-of-self-diagnosis-and-labeling\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Avoid self-diagnosis and labeling<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Define yourself using functional and rhythmic metrics rather than labels to reduce internal stigma.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-387-patience-and-stage-goals-in-long-term-treatment\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Patience and phased goals in long-term treatment<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Treat treatment as a &quot;cyclical project&quot; and set SMART goals on a quarterly basis.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/%e7%ac%ac388%e8%af%be%ef%bc%9a%e5%a6%82%e4%bd%95%e7%ae%a1%e7%90%86%e8%83%bd%e9%87%8f%e5%b3%b0%e5%80%bc%e6%9c%9f%e7%9a%84%e5%86%b2%e5%8a%a8\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">The urge to manage &quot;peak energy periods&quot;<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">During the upward momentum phase, implement &quot;de-extreme&quot; actions: slow down, review, and verify.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-389-the-relationship-between-creativity-and-bipolar-traits\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">The relationship between creativity and bipolar traits<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Preserve inspiration without sacrificing health, and support creativity with rhythm.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-390-mindfulness-training-in-emotional-management\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">The role of mindfulness training in emotion management<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Reduce emotional involvement by using attention anchors and tactile scanning.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-391-bipolar-disorder-and-the-reconstruction-of-self-identity\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Reconstruction of self-identity<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">From &quot;disease identity&quot; back to &quot;multiple roles,&quot; rewriting the self-narrative.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-392-holistic-care-strategies-to-prevent-relapse\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Holistic care strategy to prevent relapse<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">The approach involves a three-pronged approach: medication, psychological support, and lifestyle adjustments, along with regular physical examinations and sleep assessments.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-393-psychological-acceptance-in-the-face-of-relapse\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Psychological acceptance of relapse<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Treat &quot;relapse&quot; as part of the process, and quickly restore the status quo rather than negating the whole approach.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/%e7%ac%ac394%e8%af%be%ef%bc%9a%e5%bb%ba%e7%ab%8b%e6%94%af%e6%8c%81%e6%80%a7%e5%a4%8d%e5%8e%9f%e5%9b%a2%e9%98%9f\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Establish a &quot;supportive recovery team&quot;\u201c<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">The rhythm of division of labor and collaboration among doctors, therapists, family members, and peers.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-395-diet-exercise-and-rhythm-regulation\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Diet, exercise and rhythm regulation<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Prioritize maintaining regular meals and light\/moderate intensity exercise, and avoid excessive stimulation.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-396-from-self-blame-to-self-understanding\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">From self-blame to self-understanding<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Identify &quot;should\/must&quot; language and shift to &quot;allow-choice-practice&quot;.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-397-collaboration-with-professional-therapists\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Collaboration with professional therapists<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Prepare a medical visit outline, bring your records, and participate in collaborative decision-making.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-398-bipolar-disorder-and-the-balance-of-creativity\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Balancing Creativity and Health<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Establish rules that allow inspiration to also follow a regular schedule, so that creativity and stability can coexist.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-399-a-long-term-stable-life-framework\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Long-term stable living framework<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Daily\/Weekly\/Monthly Three-Tier Rhythm Board: Tasks, Rest, Socializing, and Reflection.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/lesson-400-integration-and-review-the-path-to-a-balanced-life\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">A Retrospective: The Path to a Balanced Life<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Review the toolkit and support network, and write down the next phase of stability plans and expectations.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/traditional-spiritual-mandala-supplementary-course\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Traditional spiritual mandala (supplementary course)<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">\u201cThe \u201dtraditional spiritual mandala\u201d originates from the symbolic expression of inquiries into the order of the universe, the meaning of life, and spirituality.<\/div><\/li><li style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;list-style:decimal;\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/%e7%ac%ac%e4%b8%89%e5%8d%81%e8%af%be%ef%bc%9a%e7%aa%81%e5%8f%91%e4%ba%8b%e4%bb%b6%e5%bf%83%e7%90%86%e5%88%9b%e4%bc%a4%ef%bc%88%e7%ac%ac1081%ef%bd%9e1120%e8%af%be%ef%bc%89%e8%af%be%e7%a8%8b%e8%af%84\/\" style=\"color:#00695c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #F5DEB3;font-weight:600;\">Lesson 11: The Depressive Phase in Bipolar Disorder (Lessons 361-400) Course Assessment<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Please complete the course evaluation to review your learning and provide suggestions. This will help you deepen your understanding and help us improve the course.<\/div><\/li><\/ol><div style=\"margin-top:24px;font-size:13px;color:#666;line-height:1.5;background:#fff8dc;border:1px solid #F5DEB3;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 12px;\">Note: This content is for self-understanding and training purposes only and does not replace professional medical diagnosis and emergency treatment. If you experience persistent or worsening depression, feelings of hopelessness, agitation, loss of control, or any thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please contact offline professional and crisis resources immediately.<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-12125","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12125","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12125"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12125\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12126,"href":"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12125\/revisions\/12126"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/arttao.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12125"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}