Don't say you haven't done anything for your BP! Everyone's done something positive.

Me? Being honest with my pdoc and therapist when I'm non-compliant with my medications.

[99fairies]

When I was in the hospital, my nurse told me what to do to keep my stability.
3 things...Eat, sleep, meds. It does not work all the time, but it's a good reminder that I try to stick to a lot of the time.

Used therapy coping tools, got into writing, especially about non-mental health topics, and got out of the house a little bit more. Getting my new pet parrot helped a lot, too.

[hopeless2015]

I went ip at the end of Sept after struggling all year. Got a total med overhaul, I feel like a new person now

[Wild Coyote]

I have ended a very stressful friendship. It was very erratic and chronically upsetting. Constant crises. The person did not desire wellness. It was very sad to end the friendship; yet, necessary for my own peace of mind.

I have exercised/walked more.
I have lost weight.

Great thread! Thanks!


WC

I confided in my best friend that I was just done. She called the police and the hospital trip saved my life.

I haven't missed a single dose of my meds since I was in the hospital and I feel really good.

I quit pole dancing (my passion) twice, but got back at it again and stuck with it inspire of anxiety. I made new friends and I'm pumped to be going back to advanced level classes in the new year.

[xRavenx]

When in the habit of missing doses of medication or being on too low of a dose, I have been able to recognize that this is not good for me to get back on track with being consistent/compliant with meds. Also, being honest with my pdoc about when a medication dose isn't working, instead of being afraid to face a medication change.

[Nammu]

Honestly the only thing I've done is to consistently take meds. It's been a year of stagnation. Got to be more proactive in 2018

[~Christina]

This year has been hell for me , I guess I’m still alive so I’m doing right although right now I can’t pinpoint it.

* rambling in verbal circle *

[bizi]

Getting on zyprexa has changed my life. I am thankful for bipolarRN for the courage to try 2 AP at the same time and lose weight too.
I have been alcohol free for over a month now and feel really great!
Have been on vacation for the holidays and am looking at a new years eve party Alcohol free as well.
I could not fathom this before just on geodon.
happy new year
bizi

[Wander]

Literally stay my hand and survive. At times that took all the strength I had. Months of hospitalisation helped and I was more open to working with my treatment team so that’s a plus. I guess I chose to get that help even though I had an immense struggle against doing it.

[Victoria'smom]

I've taken my medication regularly for over 6 months only missing 3 doses.

I've tried to be more open with people.

rather than say, " forget about it", and get angry, I have tried to talk to people about things

most of the time people don't care, but it's helpful to me, recognizing more how I feel

I have stood my ground when it came to my family. many times they have asked to see me, and each time i've told them no- because I know it will end in abuse

I have consontrated on my creative writing, starting some new stories

[Tucson]

Not too long ago many terrible things happened to me. They all seemed to have happened all at once. One problem was finding myself paying out much more than I received as income. I was in terrible financial shape that really was stressing me out. Through a home equity line of credit, I reduced my debt payments to less than 25% of what I was paying out before. I now have some money left over at the end of the month. Now I can begin to eat much better than I was able to eat before. I am able to afford to maintain my weight.

I have started to look for return to my career in computers. I am having two agencies help me with this. They are willing to help me out anyway they can to find a job. This possibly includes paying for expensive certification classes besides purchasing interviewing and work clothes. I know this is what I need to do, but I am still very nervous about getting a new job.

[Unrigged64072835]

Went through a bunch of things for my physical and mental health. I don't have diabetes now because I lost some weight, my psych med regimen now keeps me stable, and I'm getting help for my lower back pain. I managed to go a year without IP so that is something too.

[taybaby]

I finally got help, and now realize that I can't just quit my medication when I feel better.

I also learned many coping skills this year and learned how to help train my mind. "neurons that fire together wire together" as they say. Try to make myself think positive!

I took action to get help. After reading so many posts from you guys, telling people to see a t, I decided I needed to. So I have, and it’s been really good for me.

Also, I gave up on the idea that I’m not that bad off, and I guess I needed to get to get to a really bad place to get there. Anyway, I finally accepted that I need lithium, and it really helps.

I recognize that I need therapy and medication, and I have to keep trying.

[bluemountains]

2017 was not a good year. In the last couple of months I have tried full honesty with my providers even when I know what the consequences might be.

[Cocosurviving]

This year January to be exact I moved to a smaller city. It’s safer and we’re happier. Also this year I signed up to start going back to therapy. I already did my intake and I have my first appt scheduled.

[cowboy87]

I got a divorce from my ex wife who actually threw a gun at me while I was suicidal and told me to finish myself off.

[cmorales]

I quit smoking back in March. Probably my only real major accomplishment this year... er, last year, now.

[hexacoda]

I continued with regular medication, Dr visits, and sleep. I did exercise by walking for a few months but need to get back into it.

[annielovesbacon]

I make a concerted effort to be 100% honest with my therapist and my psych. I wasn't, of course, but I did much, much better than I have been -- and I (shockingly) saw positive results.
I also decided to try sobriety after years of abusing drugs and alcohol. Sadly, I broke 1.5 months of sobriety today... but I guess there's always tomorrow. Day by day, right?

[VapeGod]

one big thing for me, im on my 3rd month of switching from smoking to vaping. I'm already seeing huge differences in my life.