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Bipolar disorder - Management
What advice should I give to someone with known bipolar disorder in a depressive episode?
- Take regular exercise, preferably as part of a structured exercise programme.
- Try to schedule regular activities and have a daily routine.
- Engage in both pleasurable and goal-directed activities.
- Ensure adequate diet and sleep.
- Seek appropriate social support.
Basis for recommendation
These recommendations are based on the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guideline, Bipolar disorder: the management of bipolar disorder in adults, children and adolescents, in primary and secondary care [NICE, 2006]:
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