Talking to your psychiatrist is an important first step. If there are reasons you cannot get relief from meds, then you may need to try life style changes., using herbal remedies or sleep therapist.

Here are some ideas.
I have to watch what I eat because foods I eat can stabilize my moods or exaggerate them. A high protein low carb diet with snacks or meals every 3-4 hours will over time reduce my swings. I also avoid alcohol and recreational drugs because those can really increase depression.

Other lifestyle changes that help me are doing yoga, counting the breaths silently, exercises, mindfulness, calm music, and being active on Psych Central.

Feel free to participate actively at Psych Central.
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