Activities for Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder affects over 10 million adults in America, often requiring lifelong treatment. While medication management can help cope with Bipolar Disorder, there are several other parts of the puzzle in overcoming the illness.

Action Oriented Activities

• Getting outside and exercising or going to a gym can be a great way to use natural boost from endorphins to help overcome depression. Other activities such as hiking, dancing, walking, or exploring a new part of town can be helpful too.

Domestic Activities

• Mental health professionals try to steer people away from sedentary activities such as TV where the mind and body are not fully engaged. Cleaning, reorganizing, reading, or raising goldfish could all be great indoor activities.

Creative Activities

• Finding ways for creative expression can be powerful for an individual with bipolar disorder. Playing an instrument, journaling, creative writing, poetry, knitting, making clothes, drawing, or painting can all provide creative outlets for self-expression.

Spiritual Activities

• Activities such as praying out loud, writing down prayers, reading inspirational or religious texts, going to a religious meeting, meditating, or practicing yoga could be ways to deepening spiritual components of an individual with bipolar.

Relationship Activities

• Finally, having a relationship network where you can call someone to go and get a cup of coffee or a support group could be a good way to help get outside perspective on what you are dealing with.