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Old Sep 25, 2013, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by lawrenman View Post
I assume I am not alone on this. But I am starting to believe the below:

When manic its best to take downers.
When depressed its best to take uppers.

When manic its best to do things relaxing.
When depressed its best to do things that burn energy.

When manic its best to sleep if possible long hours -if possible.
When depressed its best to sleep no more than 8 hours a night.

So IF you go both directions (like me) its best to know what to do when you are too high or too low.

Thoughts?
Yep I agree with this stuff for me. Especially the sleep, sleep is just so important for me to stay stable, since I have been sleeping properly I have had very very minor mood disruptions related to bipolar. (Also been on good meds which is a help!)

I find it hard to burn energy when I am depressed, I tend to do more relaxation when I am down because my thoughts go wild. But exercise is a great technique for most.

I also need to make sure I am eating right, when I am up I dont eat as much, catching things on the run just to keep the energy up and not being healthy, also tend to drink more beer cos that fills up my empty tummy and makes things awesome . When I am slightly low I eat too much chocolate and too many carbs, which makes me feel blugh. When Im mixed or really low I dont eat again and then end up very weak physically. So food is another one I would add to my list.