Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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What do you do to keep you right on track?
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Sleep 8 hours.That's difficult too.
Do the things that boost you but won't damage either.
My biggest problem is my faith.I want to improve that.
going by all people with BP I know, including self..in real life-
what helps: staying on meds, being proactive in your treatment ie/being informed etc, good support network, regular exercise, good sleep habits...trying not to escape demons via drink & drugs.
Urg, our organization is cutting 10% of the workforce. That wouldn't be considered a trigger, would it?
I take my meds, I get A's in school, I I work out consistently, I shoot archery, I (often!) eat well, and hey, you know what, when the times right I get a little drunk with my buddies, and occasionally smoke a bonghit.
And yes, a lot of you would say "you shouldn't do that!! You're dumb you're putting yourself at risk for an episode!" But you know what, fuck it. I am 21 years old. I am not ready to give up all that stuff quite yet. And the proof is in the pudding, my damn good grades are reason enough to give myself a little reward. And I carry extra risperdal around in my pocket just incase shit hits the fan somehow and I go manic.
I am one hell of a successful, high functioning bipolar. The only two things I do not have right now are a girlfriend (who needs one) and a job (shitty economy and I'm too busy).