There are several challenges involved with the treatment of Bipolar Disorder (BD) (Steinkuller & Rheineck, 2009). BD is typically treated with prescription medications to balance the effects of the depressive and manic episodes which are characteristic of BD; however, the outcomes are often unsatisfactory in maintaining clients’ physical health and providing an adequate quality of life. Many clients who take medication continue to be affected by manic or depressive symptoms

I have struggled with mild depression on and off in my life and have noticed something interesting within the last ten years. I find that there are time periods, especially in the colder months, where my body and my mind slow down. This makes me feel depressed and I attempt to do all the things I know of to get back to my “normal” self. I drink coffee, try to feel happy, go out with friends, get exercise, make lists of goals I must accomplish…but I continue to feel fatigued a