A member asked:

Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on living with bipolar disorder.

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Ignore: Always take your meds. Make sure you get enough sleep. Don't forget blood tests.

Answered 3/10/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Balance your feelings with your thoughts each day.

Answered 3/31/2014

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Ignore: Biggest problem is non compliance during "highs" --solution is have family member/friend you trust.

Answered 5/11/2016

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Ignore: Live one day at a time, never be too high or too low. Have a positive attitude.

Answered 7/4/2014

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Ignore: Know your symptoms of highs and lows. Postponing treatment worsens both.

Answered 10/14/2015

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Dr. Carlos Barrios answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Ignore: A psychiatrist needs to treat it firstly with meds then with a therapist.

Answered 8/12/2014

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Ignore: Remain in balance. Today you are the windshield. Tomorrow the bug.

Answered 1/29/2018

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Dr. John Walker answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Ignore: A potentially fatal disorder is bipolar. Don't mess with this one, get treated and help everyone out.

Answered 11/9/2014

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Ignore: Be kind but firm Watch for early signs or stress Always encourage med compliance.

Answered 6/2/2015

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Ignore: Take your medications on time, every time when you are supposed to. Monitor your moods.

Answered 1/8/2016

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Ignore: Ups and downs are there Take your meds no matter what Level ground be found.

Answered 11/14/2018

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