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Bipolar disorder - Management
What advice should I give to someone with known bipolar disorder in a hypomanic or manic episode?
- Avoid excessive stimulation.
- Engage in calming activities.
- Delay important decisions.
- Establish a structured routine (including a regular sleep pattern) in which the level of activity is reduced.
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