Good and confronting question. I guess I give by being open and honest about my condition to those I trust won't judge me. I try to explain what it is like to have BP and PTSD in a way that demonstrates it is an illness of the mind, not a lifestyle choice. Really trying to break down the stigma. I also make posts on Facebook occasionally to raise awareness and hopefully help those who are silently struggling reach out. For several years I have been mentally working on a book but I am not ready to write it. I am studying writing at University to gain the skills to be able to a) get work writing and b) have the skill to write a great book on mental illness from the sufferers point of view. Know there are heaps already out there but each one reaches different people.

Can you meditate when manic or depressed?