I find reading up on the theory behind BP, as well as hearing of personal accounts, has armed me with an arsenal of knowledge. I find peace in knowing I'm not alone. When I get particularly depressed, I tell a few close friends who understand, as well as my boyfriend. When the thoughts get too negative, I take a sleeping tablet and sleep it off. I feel I'm safe from myself that way.
I've just started seeing a T, but I envision myself being able to lean on her of emotional support when things are too much. And naturally my pdoc needs to be kept in the loop all the time