Hi, just joined but was diagnosed with bipolar disorder type 1 in 2016 and have struggled since. Some challenges I’m finding hard to manage include: insomnia, racing thoughts, high emotional reactivity, substance abuse, hyper sexuality, and difficulty completing tasks and just generally being consistent. Can’t be consistent with exercise, diet, or sleep, even though I know these things are essential to managing the disease. How do you all manage this? I’ve tried my usual meds: klonopin, lamictal, and wellbutrin today in addition to 5 mg of Melatonin and even meditated 3 times today. Im losing hope. What do you all do when feeling hopeless in your ability to manage symptoms - and, do you all relate to this? It’s so hard for family and friends to understand what I / we go through on a daily basis and I am seeking community and solidarity. Thank you.