I find it hard to do the things that I needed to do. I just realized that this has also been one of the reasons which affected my academics for years now. I'll be doing well and will be as productive as ever but the crash after a hypomanic episode always gets me. I won't do anything for days and when I finally find the will to do it, I realize that I need to catch up on a lots of things which stresses and burns me out.

I find that avoiding unhealthy coping mechanisms during a manic episode helps a lot. But still doesn't help me find the motivation to do the things I need to do. I've gone cold turkey on my meds for almost two years now, i figured it might help. I read somewhere here that having a self care day might also be a good thing but i can't even find the energy to do just that. I just want to lie down and stare at the ceiling all day.

Asides from that, what other things do you do that helps you get back on track even on the bare minimum?