I feel like exercise is the standard advice from almost every medical professional for almost everything... but it is often helpful (I mean from the perspective

I feel like exercise is the standard advice from almost every medical professional for almost everything... but it is often helpful (I mean from the perspective of a type 2 bipolar), and it keeps away things like weight gain, inability to do physical activities, etc. which is usually pretty harmful. Sleep is also important. In general, taking care of yourself physically (beyond sleep and exercise this includes things like taking showers, brushing teeth, etc., which can be difficult during a slump) makes it easier to take care of yourself mentally since you have more energy and don't need to deal with body problems. In my experience this stuff is helpful, but not a silver bullet.