Stable and Regular Schedule

Keeping a regular schedule can be an important and beneficial part of managing the symptoms of depression. Mood swings can be unpredictable and disruptive, and they can make it difficult to maintain a stable and consistent routine.
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Keeping a regular schedule can help you manage mood swings and reduce their impact on your daily life. A regular schedule provides structure and predictability, which can help minimize the unwanted effects of a depressive episode.
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A regular schedule can help you establish healthy habits and routines, such as getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet, and getting regular exercise. These habits and routines can support overall physical and mental health and may help prevent or reduce the severity of symptoms.
In addition, keeping a regular schedule can help you manage your medications and treatment plan. By following a consistent schedule, you can ensure that you are taking your medications as prescribed and attending regular appointments with your healthcare provider. This can help optimize your treatment and support your overall well-being.
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Here are some suggestions for keeping a stable and regular schedule.
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Wake up and go to sleep at around the same time everyday
Set an alarm before going to sleep to make sure you wake up around the same hour every day.
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Exercise at around the same time everyday
Setting up daily activity at the same time every day will contribute to a stable schedule.
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Eat at around the same time everyday
Try to eat your regular meal within the same range every day to help your body regulate itself.
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Studies and Videos References

Dr.Andrew Huberman- Maximizing Productivity, Physical & Mental Health with Daily Tools
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXvDEmo6uS4&t=5188s&ab_channel=AndrewHuberman
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Prof. Greg Murray - Why Light & Daily Routines Are So Important for Bipolar Disorder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLEjoMykwh4&ab_channel=CRESTBipolarDisorderNetwork
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Prof. Greg Murray - Routines, Rhythms & Bipolar Disorder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P-BWUy8tmY&ab_channel=CRESTBipolarDisorderNetwork
The Importance of Routine for Preventing Recurrence in Bipolar Disorder
https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/ajp.2006.163.6.981
Inducing lifestyle regularity in recovering bipolar disorder patients
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006322396002417
Social rhythm therapy—A potentially translatable psychosocial intervention for bipolar disorder
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/bdi.12840
A review of evidence-based psychosocial interventions for Bipolar Disorder
https://www.psychiatrist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/17291_review-evidence-based-psychosocial-interventions-bipolar.pdf
Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Bipolar Disorder: Seeking Synchrony, Harmony, and Regulation
https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.ajp.2008.08010098
The Relationship Between Bipolar Disorder and Biological Rhythms
https://www.psychiatrist.com/jcp/bipolar/relationship-between-bipolar-disorder-biological-rhythms/
Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy: Managing the Chaos of Bipolar Disorder
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781315054308-27/interpersonal-social-rhythm-therapy-managing-chaos-bipolar-disorder-ellen-frank-holly-swartz-david-kupfer
Circadian genes and bipolar disorder
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07853890510007377
How Might Circadian Rhythms Control Mood? Let Me Count the Ways
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S000632231300187X