Rhea, those are good suggestions.

I also keep a log of how I feel. I know what things happen now when I'm on a downswing or an upswing. Then I take steps to head them off. Sometimes it's what Rhea suggested-getting out of the house and being in nature, exercising outside, a massage...something that is self care. I also stay to a schedule to make sure things get done so when I feel better I am not digging out of a hole finance wise or housework wise or class wise. I might not get everything done during my schedule/plan, but I plod along and it gives me something to focus on.

When I can't get out of bed, I do my PT exercises and force myself into the shower. I keep my books near my bed and read as much as I can even if it's only a few pages.

I am pretty stable on meds, but meds don't cure everything for me. I still have some ups or downs-they just are mild now. But I don't want them getting worse. It took time to develop a plan I can stick with. It's tough.

I also go see a movie if I can focus. I can get out of the house and still be a slug when I'm down.