Playing music helps. I actually turn my head into a radio though. I sing a particular song to myself concentrating to get all the words right and I sing it over and over until my thoughts change. Listening to music doesn't distract me quite enough for some reason.

My diagnosis is up in the air too. I have decided not to worry about it. If it walks like a duck.... The meds are helping and I'm stable. I relate to those with bipolar disorder.