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Old Feb 10, 2013, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by BipolaRNurse View Post
Take your meds (if you're on any).

Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day---even on weekends (I know, easier said than done).

Realize that "this, too, shall pass"---even when you're in the middle of a depression so deep they have to pipe light in to you.

Take care of your own needs first. You cannot help anyone if you yourself are not healthy.

Make sleep a priority!
This winter I just started sleeping and waking at the same times. I notice a big difference.
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