1. Understand How You Can Control Your Mood Swings

2. Learn about the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

3. Distinguish Symptoms from the Real You

Step 2. See It Coming

4. Recognize and Label Your Moods

5. Identify Triggers and Improve Coping

Step 3. Don't Make It Worse

6. Avoid Things That Make You Feel Worse

7. Don't Let Your Emotions Control Your Thoughts

8. Stop Avoidance and Procrastination

Step 4. Reduce Your Symptoms

9. Regain Control When You Feel Overwhelmed

10. Change Your Negative Outlook

11. Analyze Your Thoughts

12. Work through Denial about Needing Medication

13. Improve Medication Consistency

Step 5. Strengthen Your Coping Skills

14. Effectively Solve Problems

15. Strengthen Stress Management Skills and Healthy Habits

16. Make Better Decisions

17. Maintain Your Gains

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