i don't but I know I should; structure does help a lot. I know if I let my mood dictate than chaos will ensue. I've been trying to force myself to go to bed at a certain time. Otherwise I'll be up all night farting around and becoming more manic.

Finding some sort of routine would be helpful, but be careful when that routine gets interrupted. That's when I seem to fall off the tightrope.

Going to work gives me some sort of structure at least.

I'm trying to do the same SuzeQ. Had an epidsode back in July. Now, I'm going to bed and waking up at the same times each day for the most part. Following an established exercise routine each day. Trying to eat a balanced diet. Spending much less time on the computer than I was before. These episodes are brutal and wellness has to come first. Glad to see you back and doing well again SuzeQ!

That's good that you have a routine that is aiding you in such a good way.

I wish I could sleep earlier.
I had a better routine before DS.Sleepwise.
Irony

I already eat regular meals and go to bed regular. But I need something to replace the internet and TV with. and I also need an exercise routine.

Setting a routine pattern of rest and a good healthy balanced diet [preferable leaning to a high protein diet] with regular excercise has helped me to heal immensely.
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I am a bad monkey. My sleep wake patterns flucuate and I take way too much caffeine.

Work is my only constant.

I'm not capable of a routine. In fact, I think I may be the Anti-Routine as was predicted in the bible.

I had a routine up untii last Friday when I HAD A JOB!
Now...I've turned into a slug. I hang on the computer, I barely eat, don't wash dishes, don't clean up, stay in bed.
Not good.

routine
My life is one big routine . I get up get the kids ready for school all before seven oclock.the kids go to private school so there is a cumute to take them to school then I go to work and take my lucnh at elleven then work until three pick the kids up at three thirty then karete lessons until 6 then dinner hoomework and bath time. go to sleep and do it all over agian the next day . If my wife is around she helps but not much lately.
It was hard at first but the meds help and I do this stuff nomatter how I feel panic attack deperssion mania I just plug away and leave the rest to god.
Matt

yeah, i totally agree with this. i am at my best when i am in 'strict' routine. after a while it doesnt feel so strict and i feel good in myself, capable and normal. i also exercise regularly and walk my dog on top of your list. keep it up i say

Hey suzy if you read this tellme what your routine should be like or better yet how you would like it to be.

I try and stiick to a routine too. If Don't I forget to take my meds. It's all down hill from there. I make up excuses for why I don't need to take my meds. My head talks to me. I've learned to take my meds the same time everyday so I do it out of habit. I usually don't have time then to talk myself out of it.

I need routine....esp a sleep time.Im very organized and I think its because if Im not I get flustered and upset.

I also have OCD so I am in a routine of routine, it drives my wife crazy. Everything has to be done on certain days certain ways.

Sometimes I am in a major rebellious mood so I mow my front lawn first before my back lawn....those are radical days.