| Hi, my name is Derek Yeung. I have bipolar disorder. | | | | rewarding job because you get to see people grow. I |
| This article will let you know that there are people out | | | | love watching people develop their musical talent. |
| there with bipolar disorder that live normal lives. It is not | | | | There is no age limit when you want to learn |
| a life threatening disease. It can be maintained. Maybe | | | | something. Anything can be learned if you have infinite |
| not yet cured, but it can be managed. | | | | patience. |
| The night before any day I always write down what I | | | | I work at a community center four times a week as |
| want to do the next day. I will write in my daily planner. | | | | well. I work as a front desk attendant. |
| This always helps me organize my day. It will also | | | | I also spend time with friends and go for coffee or |
| allow me to see where my empty time slots are. I try | | | | bowling. |
| to stay busy all the time. I do take naps, but only if I am | | | | You may wonder how I am able to do all this while I |
| really tired. | | | | have bipolar disorder. Well, I do not wake up everyday |
| Everyday, I will attempt to go to yoga. Sometimes I | | | | and say "Oh, my god I have bp disorder!" I have |
| make it, sometimes I do not. But, if I miss a day, I will do | | | | accepted that I have this disorder and I continue |
| two on the next day. I like doing hot yoga and yin | | | | everyday to improve myself. I see my therapist every |
| yoga. This exercise helps me keep fit and clears my | | | | two weeks. This helps me keep sane. If I have any |
| mind. It is a huge stress reliever. Every time I go to | | | | problems I just tell him. We then work things out in a |
| yoga I always thank myself for going. | | | | logical manner. I take my medicine every day and |
| I also practice martial arts. I do this 3-5 times a week. | | | | never miss a day. I treat my medicine like people take |
| This exercise keeps my muscles strong. And it makes | | | | vitamins. They are just something my body needs. I do |
| my brain work. Sometimes I do two classes in one | | | | not drink alcohol, smoke, or do any illegal drugs. |
| day. | | | | Exercise is a key factor in my health. I exercise so I |
| I also teach music. I teach piano, saxophone and | | | | can stay healthy. I want to live a long healthy life. So, |
| clarinet. I do this five times a week. This is a very | | | | exercise is a must. |