If you have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you may be prescribed medications. These medications will help to manage your symptoms and keep you balanced in both mood and behavior. Using these medications properly is key to ensuring that they are working as effectively as they can. Mood stabilizers are given to patients with bipolar disorder. Atypical antipsychotics can help with symptoms of mania. If you are suffering from depression caused by bipolar disorder, antidepressants may be administered. Working with your psychologist or counselor to receive psychotherapeutic treatments can help you to manage and understand your bipolar disorder. Psychotherapy can also help you to recover quickly from any bouts of bipolar disorder and stay balanced and healthy for a longer period. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help you work with negative behaviors and thoughts stemming from bipolar disorder. Family-focused therapy can help educate you and your family on how best to work with your needs. Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy can help you maintain healthy relationships and life schedules. Your psychologist or counselor will provide instructions that can help you deal with your bipolar disorder. If standard treatments aren't working for your case of bipolar disorder, your health care provider may offer additional treatments. These treatments can help manage symptoms that arise from bipolar disorder and help you return to a healthy state of mind. Electroconvulsive therapy can help to stabilize moods. If you have trouble sleeping your doctor may prescribe sleep aids or sleep medication.

Summary: Take prescribed medications. Attend psychotherapy sessions. Consider additional treatments.

Fill a microwave-safe bowl with a couple of sliced lemons and cup (60 mL) of apple cider vinegar. Then, fill the bowl the rest of the way with water and put it in the microwave. Microwave the mixture for 2-3 minutes and then let it sit with the door closed for another 10. Then remove the bowl and wipe out the microwave with a damp sponge. Wet a sponge with water and sprinkle baking soda on it. Use the damp sponge to thoroughly wipe out the microwave. Then rinse it out with clean water. To freshen up your microwave, leave an open container of baking soda in it when you aren't using it. When you need to use your microwave, simply take the baking soda out, cook your food, and then put it back in. Fill a microwave-safe bowl halfway with water. Squeeze the juice from one lemon into the water. Put the bowl in the microwave and heat it up for 5 minutes. Let the bowl sit for another two minutes or so with the door closed. Clean out the microwave with a sponge. Fill a microwave-safe bowl halfway with water and add 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of white vinegar. Heat the bowl in the microwave for about 5 minutes, remove the bowl, and wipe the microwave with a sponge or cloth. Dampen a handful of paper towels with fresh water. Place the paper towels in the microwave and then heat them up in the microwave for about 5 minutes. Wipe out the inside of the microwave with the damp paper towels. Put a squirt of dishwashing liquid into a microwave-safe bowl full of warm water. Heat the bowl in the microwave for 1 minute. Clean out the microwave the with a damp sponge, and then leave the door open for a few minutes.

Summary: Heat lemons and apple cider vinegar in the microwave. Wipe the interior with a sponge and baking soda. Keep baking soda in the microwave between uses. Heat a bowl of lemon water in the microwave. Heat a vinegar solution in the microwave. Warm up wet paper towels in the microwave. Warm up a bowl of soapy water in the microwave.

Get comfortable and get into soft fabrics. Whether you prefer a cotton tee or a fluffy robe, soft materials will help you relax. Also, choose fabrics that will keep you warm but won't let you overheat. Fleece is great to keep you insulated while whisking away moisture. Cuddle up under your favorite blanket for that extra layer of warmth and comfort. Shivering weakens the immune system and our extremities are the first to feel the cold. Cover up your hands and feet under your comfiest blanket. You can also use fluffy socks, gloves, and a hat but this may seem excessive when indoors. Pillows are a great way to relax because they are soft and comforting. Use as many as you need to make you feel comfortable and relaxed. Choosing the right pillow can help you get better sleep and recover from your cold faster. Pillows can be chosen based on material and the position in which you sleep. Pillows can also help to elevate your head and reduce nasal congestion as well.
Summary: Put your favorite pajamas on. Stay warm. Pile up your pillows.