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

Ignore: Learn to recognize the earliest signs and symptoms of the changes in your moods.

Ignore: It's not necessary to be manic to feel alive.

Ignore: It is not the end of the world, and can be treated successfully.

Ignore: Medication can make the depression feel better, so you don't feel so low when you have it.

Ignore: Mania is fun but can be detrimental you must be careful.

Ignore: Depressed? Take meds. / You won't want to when manic. / There lies your downfall.

Ignore: Weather up or down awareness and letting go will balance the day.

Ignore: Daily meditation, prayer, exercise, good diet & weekly confession & get togethers with friends helps.

Ignore: Sleep 6.5 hours consistently, connect with 5 friends daily, eat healthy, take meds, think positively.

Get: Get sleep every night/ No street drugs or alcohol/ Take medication.

Ignore: Maintain a schedule. Speak openly with doctor. Trust you can treat it.