I feel very lucky. I do not get suicidal thoughts, I just get "lows." But when you are low you do feel like you are falling to pieces.
I'm in a horrible low because I am living day to day not knowing if my hubby wants to come back to me or not. So my head is filled w/ rapid cycling thoughts as you can imagine.
However, this time apart I think has been a Godsend. I've admitted I have bipolar. I'm not happy about it, but I need help.
When I begin to fall to pieces I research. I research how I can feel better with bipolar. I am going to start a new regime and hopefully along side therapy and meds, some peaceful consistencies will help to stabilize.

I journal everything I feel on the good and bad days. When I am suicidal, I read through all the good journals, I listen to upbeat music, I surround myself with upbeat people, I do things I enjoy even when I dont feel like it. I try to relaxe and refocus through prayer and I pamper myself. I definately make sure I get enough sleep. Sleep is vitally important. Be well sweetie, I will pray for you and hold you in my heart.