I had a stressful couple months at my job then a really big stressful event. After the really stressful event I have needed about six hours of sleep for the past two nights (instead of 8-9 when depressed). I also worked longer hours this weekend than usual. I do enjoy the work I was doing this weekend even when depressed but I can see how these are all warning signs. Even though I like being less depressed (my usual state) I hate mania and the crash (I am bp-1). I am striving for more stability as I go into my 2nd year post diagnosis. I am on my meds. Does anyone have good coping strategies for keeping oneself from going up?