I really enjoyed reading this. I’ve recently been diagnosed with bipolar II and have found carving a career next to impossible – constantly starting and quitting jobs and not ever feeling as if I can plan long-term. As part of my ‘wellbeing toolkit’ I attend weekly reiki sessions, and my reiki therapist is constantly reminding me of the importance of grounding (something I often forget to make time for!) I also feel highly sensitive and find crowds over stimulating etc. I’m a huge fan of alternative therapies and am finding reiki so helpful in allowing me a moment of peace and stillness. It feels very healing, as do yoga and meditation. I just need to work on consistency, as I often find it difficult to motivate myself!
Hi- thanks so much for your comments and I’m glad you enjoyed reading the post! It’s good to hear others have found similar ways of coping with all the sensitivity with similar methods. I have to work on the consistency and motivation too, but I am trying to just accept everything at the moment, including any lack of motivation! Thanks again! Rachel
Emotional Wellness 
I really enjoyed reading this. I’ve recently been diagnosed with bipolar II and have found carving a career next to impossible – constantly starting and quitting jobs and not ever feeling as if I can plan long-term. As part of my ‘wellbeing toolkit’ I attend weekly reiki sessions, and my reiki therapist is constantly reminding me of the importance of grounding (something I often forget to make time for!) I also feel highly sensitive and find crowds over stimulating etc. I’m a huge fan of alternative therapies and am finding reiki so helpful in allowing me a moment of peace and stillness. It feels very healing, as do yoga and meditation. I just need to work on consistency, as I often find it difficult to motivate myself!
Hi- thanks so much for your comments and I’m glad you enjoyed reading the post! It’s good to hear others have found similar ways of coping with all the sensitivity with similar methods. I have to work on the consistency and motivation too, but I am trying to just accept everything at the moment, including any lack of motivation! Thanks again! Rachel