Hi my name is Lee and I have bipolar I live in England . I was first diagnosed with bipolar 20 years ago and I have experienced the highs and the lows I find that now I understand what I have I can deal with it much better I get good days and bad days . I work full time and find that it helps ot kill time etc saves me worrying about things that may or may not happen, the thing is the best tonic is to try and not get stressed. I am not sure how ever I like to do things my own way in my own time . The key is the right meds and the right support with your friends and family . If you find talking stressful some times I find that you can try a mood diary just 10 mins a day writing down your thought etc plus a good nights sleep just to keep everything in balance . This is my first post and look forward to your comments thank you Lee