[madisgram]

being bipolar i thought this article informative of how we can be proactive dealing with our disorder. there are multiple things we can do to help ourselves. hope you may find these suggestions useful too. for me it's not just taking meds or just going to therapy as stand alone solutions or giving up trying to deal with the disorder. there are things i can personally do to be aware of warning signs or positive actions in my daily living.

Bipolar Support and Self-Help

Although bipolar disorder tends to be a lifelong, recurrent illness, there are many things you can do to help yourself. Beyond the treatment you get from your doctor or therapist, there are many things you can do to reduce your symptoms and stay on track, including educating yourself about bipolar disorder, surrounding yourself with people you can count on, and leading a healthy “wellness” lifestyle.
You’re not powerless when it comes to bipolar disorder. With good coping skills and a solid support system, you can live fully and productively and keep the symptoms of bipolar disorder in check.

Living with bipolar disorder: What you can do to help yourself

http://helpguide.org/mental/bipolar_..._self_help.htm

[Charlie_J]

That link is so amazingly helpful... thank you, madisgram!

[czymjq]

There is a contributor to PsychCentral, Zöe Kessler, who writes humorously about those with ADHD. I am wondering if there are any contributors to PC that write in a similar manner about Bipolar Disorder or Depression. Does anyone know of a contributor with this "flavor" of posts?