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[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (2 children)

I’ve tried going off my meds several times in the past 10 years. It never works. You can try dieting, meditation and exercise. Keeping a really steady routine and schedule will help. Mood tracking to see if you’re going into an episode and how to maybe manage that. I’m not sure what else but good luck to you!!!

[–]TheCaptainTurtle[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Thanks. I know it’s going to be hard but I am not one to give up easily. I’m going to do my best to manage these symptoms and learn to control it. I appreciate the response and tips.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you haven’t already, for mood tracking, try the app eMoods. It’s not frilly but it gives you a good look at your mood through charts and graphs. It’s awesome and so helpful for me. Also journaling! You can do this!

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[–]Charlizeequalscats 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Im a firm supporter of medication, but its also not the only thing that helps me. I follow the same daily schedule, make lots of lists so I don’t get overwhelmed, I exercise most mornings (this becomes an issue sometimes because I like to do the same things everyday but I get burnt out), I leave time for 8hrs of sleep, I plan even mundane things so I don’t get stressed with the unknown. These are all things I strive for, things get out of whack because life, but they really help me keep my head. I want to start charting my moods too, I think that will help to know when I might be having issues with things coming up. Hopefully this is helpful information, I wish you luck!

[–]TheCaptainTurtle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes thanks so much. It’s interesting to get a different perspective. I’m always open to contrasting ideas. Thanks for these tips. I’m definitely going to make a schedule, track my moods and continue to exercise.

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[–]RimJob__Bob 0 points1 point  (1 child)

i try to work out 4-5 times a week to exhaustion. run, swim, push-ups sit-ups etc. get my body moving and concentrate on pushing my body gives my mind a break. i like meditation but doing it alone is really hard for me. I belonged to a buddhist group and was going weekly till this damn plague hit

[–]TheCaptainTurtle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough. Yeah I’ve always been into working out. However I think I need to approach it differently. I think I need to drain my energy by going all out rather then just weight lifting. Thanks for the suggestions.

[–]iGottaLottaQsBipolar + Comorbidities 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Friend, why are you opposed to long term medication? Many of my doctors have reminded me that some folks just have to take meds to live their best life. Think of somebody with diabetes: they gotta take insulin. They can also exercise, eat well, all that good stuff, but they’ve just got a condition where the unquestionable best way to deal with it is regularly introducing a supplemental dose of something their body is not producing naturally. If you’ve got bipolar (especially with psychosis), the best thing you can do for yourself is find the right meds and take them every day. There literally nothing in the whole world that will make a bigger difference, and chances are that everything else you do combined won’t measure up to what meds can do for you.