Just been diagnosed

Hi, I only joined this forum tonight but I hope I can give a little support.

For me, on a normal day, music and long walks have been really helpful.

I have bipolar disorder btw. I'd like to think that over the years, I've gotten better at handling my episodes. From my experience, my meds helped in calming me during my manic episodes. And then writing in my journal or talking with a couple of trusted friends helped me in my depressive episodes.

Hi @Special 🙂
I agree with @LA_ in walking and exercising can really help. Try and maintain healthy eating and diet.

I have bipolar 2, diagnosed last year.

Pretty sure there are a few people with d.i.d that might have some better suggestions.

I'll have to give it a go ... But in all honesty I just wanna sleep all the time

Hey @Special & @LA_ welcome... For me trying to get balance in terms of rest and activity is a work in progress; sometimes sleep is the best option! Take care.

Hi @Special , @Gazza75 , and @frog

Thanks and I hope all of you are well.

Yep. I agree, sleep is definitely important.

It also became an indicator for me.

So when I find myself oversleeping, I try to counter it through little ways such as note taking and goal setting which I allow myself to do in a few days or even weeks.

But when I find myself pulling an all nighter, I try to remind myself that it's not beneficial and really just find ways to make me sleep.

hello @Special , @LA_ , @frog , @Gazza75

how are you today

my husband has had lots of diagnosis sad, gad, Adhd, inherited depression , Bipolar 11 which is the latest

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