When I'm manic I try to focus my thought on paper and follow through with as many of the productive ones as I can. I usually end up with a spotless house, caught up on all my work, and end up with nothing to do. This in turn helps when I crash. I'm don't feel so bad about not getting things done because they're already done. I'm free to try to relax and attempt to take my mind off of things. Maybe this sounds silly, but it along with the meds seem to make the ride more bearable. Wonderful analogy sqrl.