On Being Bipolar - Ten Thing To Remember When Depressed

	Contact someone let them know what's going on, explain if you feel safe or not .
	Force yourself not to get involved in decision making that may have disastrous consequences.
	Record your medication taking making sure you taking meds as this could be the cause of this episode.
	Isolate yourself from triggers and try to establish a sleep pattern.
	Write down feelings and e-mail these or send to a friend, list or someone who may be able to give feed back on your state of mind.
	Get some form of recreation and burn off some of the energy, stay close to the house don't engage in long distance trips no matter how tempted.
	Try not to over eat as it is difficult to refrain from obsessive activities .
	Be aware of your appearance,( I could dress like a clown and not be aware of it ).
	Remind yourself that despite the pleasure you are feeling, you must keep yourself safe. This is not yourself or the thinking you would normally have .
	Go back and review activities and be aware of events that have occurred while manic, ( check book after spending, work activities not reporting to work or not reporting off ).