1. I am okay at identifying some triggers. Some triggers are there no matter what kind of mood/episode I'm having. Other triggers are exclusive to whether I'm in a manic/mixed/or depressive state. I would like to get better at this though.

2. I used to not be able to sense an episode, but I'm improving in this area. I try to pick up on the "warning signs." This isn't always enough to prevent the episodes, but I would probably be a lot worse if I lacked awareness. Usually, I can pick up on enough signs to know it's time to call the pdoc and get a med adjustment. So I am thankful for any insight I have.

3. I use Moodtracker.com to both track my mood and journal. It is helpful to see my patterns, but it's also a good release to write down my thoughts. It makes me feel like I'm doing something to take care of myself.