Things I would recommend:

1.) Become educated, the non-bipolar usually have no understanding what being bipolar is. If they ask questions be able to answer them.

2.) Medications - they are not a sign of weakness or failure but instead an aide. If you had to take insulin for diabetes would you stop taking it just because you feel good?

3.) Sleep - This is so so so important, make sure you get at least 8 hours of sleep a night and stick to a sleep routine. Mania loves when you don't sleep it just gets worse and worse.

4.) Therapy - this is helpful to learn about your self as well as recognize signs of an on coming episode.

5.) Love yourself! You may have been diagnosed with a life long disorder, however it doesn't mean you are any different than you were the day before. Bipolar is just like your arm it is part of you.