Mania and hypomania, as well as bipolar illness, are unavoidable. You can, however, take precautions to decrease the impact of an incident. Maintain your support systems and employ the coping techniques mentioned above. Above all, stay on track with your treatment. Take your meds exactly as directed by your doctor, and maintain a channel of contact open with him or her. You and your doctor can control your symptoms and improve your quality of life if you work together.