Hi. First, give yourself some love for going to college, studying, and desiring to accomplish your goal.

I have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. During my college, I didn't have many struggles with symptoms. Previously, in my sophomore year of high school, I was hospitalized, and given Lithium and Prozac. I was able to maintain a high GPA, and then straight A's senior year. I refused to take the medicines after I had been on them for a year in high school. I went to university right after high school and really didn't think anything of the diagnosis and everything I had been through. I have always loved school actually, so my focus and passion was constantly being fed. I enjoy being busy and immersed in studies. It's a nice distraction from the rest of the world, and of life in general!

Stay away from drinking, and if you do, keep it minimal. Bipolar mood shifts can easily be triggered by alcohol. Try to have a consistent time of going to bed, and waking up.

I'm in the process of enrolling for my Masters in Nursing. I'm contemplating which school would be the best while I work full time in the hospital. Also, I'm researching what exactly I want to specialize in as a Nurse Practitioner.

Don't be hard on yourself, and remember to try to say good things to yourself when negative chatter starts to take over your mind.