Bipolar · Maintenance
Bipolar Staying-Well Plan
Boring is the goal
Staying well between episodes is a discipline. This is your maintenance stack — the things that stay in place when nothing is on fire.
Non-negotiables (weekly)
- Medication as prescribed
- Consistent wake time
- Movement
- Therapy
- Prescriber check-ins
- One reliable social contact
- Alcohol / substance limits
What I add for higher-risk seasons
Winter darkness, anniversaries, work travel, major transitions
What I remove during those seasons
Boring is the goal
Uneventful weeks are wins. Boredom in bipolar is a feature.