[wiretwister]

I have learned if you listen to korean music for 4 hours in headphones at full volume ... "you can't sleep" ... took three hours for my brain to stop vibrating .... but it sure was FUN ....

[Ocean Swimmer]

That listening to the waves crashing on the beach is very soothing.
The smallest birds have the loudest songs.
I'm happy when my kitty jumps up on her kitty sheet in the bed to keep me company.

[DesigningWoman]

I learned to sleep with foam earplugs and a white noise machine going. I keep my alarm close and it still wakes me up.
I sleep great now.

[Imah]

Treat myself as well as I treat others.

[marmaduke]

Learnt to wash up before everything dries on like concrete

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[Mrs. Mania]

Say what you mean and mean what you say

take meds with food or spend a few hours with my head in the toilet!

[raspberrytorte]

I've learned not to take 400mg of lamictal all at once combined with 2mg of haldol and 2mg of cogentin because my vision will become so blurry it makes me dizzy and light headed! Not fun!

[DesigningWoman]

I learned not to give up. It took me years, but I found meds, therapy, etc that works for me.

Also I learned a friend or family member that listens to you sob or rant or both for an hour and still wishes however clumsily to help is an important person to keep around.

[kingadam1989]

I have learned that clinging too tightly to the past can generate a full mind-body cramp. Letting go is hard, but infinitely stress-relieving.

[Slowbrains]

I just learned to not to judge people by first glance, and really listen what they have to say.

[Keegan2015]

I learned to stop running my mouth all the time and listen to others.

I also learned to stop talking about myself too much.

[Secretum]

I learned that there are things I can do to take an active role in my recovery. I don't have to just sit back and pray the meds work.

I learned that I am motivated by positive feedback, and shut down by negative feedback.

I learned that I deserve to be treated well, by both others and myself.

I learned that I can work 13 hour night shifts and not break down.

[~Christina]

I have learned to stop catastrophic thinking/reactions.

I don't allow Bipolar to take up more space in my relationships than absolutely needed.

I am kinder to myself.

I realized no matter what...... I will always hate kale , kale in any and all forms are disgusting... I will pass on that "super food"

I learned that bipolar runs in cycles. If I'm depressed it won't be that way forever, same if I'm manic. I've learned I need at least 8 hours of sleep. I've learned not to come off meds too rapidly...

[scatterbrained04]

Courtesy of my 10yo, I learned that "they who smellt it, dealt it"

[gina_re]

I've learned to give myself a break and be gentle with myself. If I need a break, I need a break. I'm still a work in progress, but anything is possible.

[BleakGeek]

I've learned, having bipolar, who my true friends are.
I've learned that I took my wife for granted for so many years. I will never do that again. She is the best thing in my life.
I've learned there are some wonderful, kind-hearted people on PC who share the same struggles and pain in life.

[Unrigged64072835]

I learned that recovering from MI is the hardest job I ever have.
I learned that my healing comes first. I cannot give from an empty cup.
I learned that my husband is amazing and my kid is a riot. Without them I wouldn't be here.

[Septembersrain]

Call center jobs really aren't for everyone.

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[cmorales]

I have learned that [good] metal bands can cover any genre of music and make the song better, but bands/singers from other genres (no matter how good they are) can't cover metal without completely butchering the song.

[Woolly Bugger]

Originally Posted by ~Christina

I have learned to stop catastrophic thinking/reactions.

I don't allow Bipolar to take up more space in my relationships than absolutely needed.

I am kinder to myself.

I realized no matter what...... I will always hate kale , kale in any and all forms are disgusting... I will pass on that "super food"

But what about Portuguese kale soup? It's delicious!

[Woolly Bugger]

I've learned not to hit "send" when I'm hypo. Sort of.

[MiddayNap]

I learnt I'm much better at remembering things than I once thought. For the entirety of my life, I just assumed my memory was s**t and operated accordingly.
I suppose my point is that our faults may not really exist, save within our own insecurities.

Not to wear new shoes to an interview. And then get blisters and spend most of the time wincing when you walk. It's not a good look.