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Old May 26, 2013, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by middlepath View Post
I have been reading as much as I can to understand how to combat mood swings as much as possible. I have a bucket of non-med solutions to fight depression off (though I don't think many work all that well for me because when I fall, I fall hard) however, I have read almost nothing on non-med solutions for keeping hypomania under control. I know its the time when I feel the best, but I am thinking if I can control both the ups and the downs a bit better...maybe i won't be as much of a train wreck emotionally. So my question is: what are the non-med solutions you use to help keep hypomania in check once you are ALREADY in that state (non-preventative). I am thinking about ditching my morning coffee? but what else?
You really want to control your hypomania? I'd be more worried, personally, about keeping yourself up and out of the depression. If you're bipolar 2, you're likely in depression or non-hypomania mode most of the time.

Anyways, to stay level, I have found that keeping strict routines regardless of how you feel really helps. That means going to bed on time, getting up on time, going to work every day, etc.
Thanks for this!
middlepath