There are many techniques you can learn and tools you can use to monitor and manage your moods effectively. Check out the Bipolar UK mood scale for monitoring and recording how you are feeling
Read other people's accounts of how they manage their bipolar
The holidays can be a fantastic time of year filled with laughter and joy. They can also be challenging. Simone shares 10 tips for getting through the festive season... Read more
In this short article Danny hopes to share some of the coping strategies for manic episodes and how to react to them. Read more
Part three of a series of webinars from the experts at Cardiff University covering mood tracking and early warning signs of shifts in mood Read more
In this his second blog for Bipolar UK Nicky Chinn details how self care is paramount in his ability to live with bipolar disorder. Read more
Blogger Martin Baker has previously discussed three kinds of conversations you might encounter in a mutually caring relationship over at his blog (www.gumonmyshoe.com). Here he has kindly given permission to retell his story of how to vent emotions safely. Read more
Top tips to help you manage your bipolar - from people who know Read more
Since the start of the pandemic it has become really common for people to experience low mood and anxiety; especially during national and local lockdowns. Read more
Ellie covers the importance and difficulty of sleep for those who are experiencing hypomania. Here she outlines some of the key tips for a decent night's sleep. Read more
Dealing with anger is a tricky aspect of bipolar disorder to navigate and for loved ones to understand and cope with. We have a number of tips that will help. Read more
Ellie gives her perspective on drug use and the effects they have on your mood. This follows the issue being raised at a recent workshop assembled for young adults. Read more
Drugs...Don't do it! Read more
Personal trainer Jane describes how exercise leaves her and people she coaches feeling invigorated and able to live effectively with bipolar disorder through strenuous medicinal activity. Read more
Alcohol: the attitudes and effects it has on bipolar Read more
With things slowly opening up again, Laura writes about an anxiety she’s had the opportunity to forget about over the last few months. The fear of escalators. Read more
Find out more about Bipolar UK's collaboration with the National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) at Cardiff University to organise a series of self-management webinars. Read more
Bethany talks about her diagnosis and how she uses careful trigger management and exercise to help her to stay well. Read more