Yes, it really can squash episodes, and I find for myself this is much easier to do on the depression side than the mania side but still doable. Every action has a reaction.. even your thoughts and feelings. I have not had a manic or depressive episode since I began working really hard at this. Granted it took me about over a decade to figure out what I needed, but better late than never right?

We have a lot more control over this than we feel or think sometimes. It isn't easy but it's worth it. And it does get easier. The universe is amazing, our minds our also amazing and when you really think of whats impossible you see that not much is really impossible at all. It's just finding out how to.