Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with mania.

Have: Have a plan for responding to an escalating manic, and make sure you provide for your own safety.

Ignore: Monitor your sleep. It can be the first sign you are slipping into mania.

Ignore: Do educate yourself about signs and symptoms of mania; learn warning signs for you specifically.

While: While mania is "exciting,” it can be dangerous for the person with it and those nearby. Keep safe.

Ignore: When feel well, create a plan with a treatment team and family on how to deal with relapse.

Ignore: Take your medications as directed . If you think they are not working, call your doctor.

Ignore: Do be sure to sleep.If not,expect an escalation in symptoms.

Ignore: Follow your treatment regimen. Keep your doctors appts. Consult others to avoid impulsive choices.

Ignore: Remember that happiness is not mania and mania is not,happiness. Learn,the difference.

Ignore: Do not take weight loss pills, stimulants, alcohol or street drugs to manage your mood disorder.

Ignore: Keep track of less need for sleep and lowered inhibitions.

Ignore: Have a trusted person approve any large expenditure of money.

Ignore: Do lower your stimulation,take your medicine and avoid alcohol or drugs. Do not skip on your sleep.

Ignore: Take your prescribed medications as directed by your provider or psychiatrist.

Ignore: No matter how great you think you feel, whatever you do, stay on your meds.

Ignore: SLEEP WELL, like setting a routineof sleeping a good 8 hours a night. Avoid shift work!

Ignore: Channel your expansive moods into productive and enjoyable activities.

Ignore: Don't argue with the patient, don't deny their beliefs. Try to understand their burden to offer help.