Hi Chenryu76; I do work full time, but I was on a medical leave for 8 months (2007/2008) when I was hospitalized/1st diagnosed. Too much time on my hands is a recipe for disaster, so during the time that I wasn't hospitalized I went to a daily intensive group therapy (8 hours/day). When that was done I had a month before I went back to work and my horse got strangles, so I took over his care and that kept my mind focused.

Have you considered volunteering for a cause you believe in? Perhaps something that can be casual and you can drop in when you feel up to it. Have you considered a face to face support group for bipolar or a social group for person's diagnosed?