Hi Karlie,

There is someone close to me who was diagnosed with bi polar disorder and I would say that taking medication is probably the best way of dealing with the extreme emotional swings that it brings.

Your brother is very wise.  Expressing your feelings in writing is very therapeutic and is a safe way of releasing whatever is going on inside of you.  Just let the words flow.  It doesn’t matter if your writing is erratic or if the grammar is not good, no-one’s going to mark your words.

It might also benefit you to take a relaxation class and some people find cognitive behavior therapy useful.

Keep up the good work.

Peggy