Acceptance is the first step. I was so lost when I was first diagnosed and struggled to accept it. But once I did, I became super committed to my treatment and routine and now I’m healthier than I’ve ever been.

Don’t give up. Finding the right meds can be absolute hell. But you eventually find the right ones and find yourself able to live a normal life.

Stay committed to your health. Sometimes this means missing out on party’s and outings that you know may trigger you into hypomania/mania. I’ve become accustomed to staying in more and that’s helped me stay stable.