Living with Chronic Illness: Coping Strategies

Some days it's everywhere and consumes everything. On those days I live moment to moment tediously managing symptoms and finding bright spots. Sometimes, I'm only vaguely aware of being bipolar and I make sure to keep my preventative efforts in place (like medications and a consistent bedtime schedule) and try to just enjoy existing. In the in-between times, I try to find a balance between me and the disorder. It's a lot of trial and error really.

I look at each day as something new. A new realization. A new way I’m going to see things or react to them. Just new. Everyday. Yet the same. If that makes sense 😅