Wasfunonce -Have you checked out the information and tools on the DBSA website?
What is recovery?
Relief of symptoms is only the first step in treating depression or bipolar disorder. The goal of your treatment is wellness and recovery---a return to a life that is meaningful to you. Recovery happens when your illness stops getting in the way of your life.You decide what recovery means to you.

At times, depression and bipolar disorder may make it seem difficult to set recovery goals for yourself. It might feel almost impossible to think about the things that you hope for or care about. But goal-setting is an important part of wellness, no matter where you are on your path to recovery. Work on what you can when you can.
http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=empower_recovery

Empower Yourself
While we all need to rely on the help and support of others at times, total wellness is an individual responsibility. That means getting the information we need to make informed decisions and chart our own pathways to recovery. Recovery means different things to different people. But however you define it, self-empowerment will be key to your success.
http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=empower_empowerlanding

Wellness ToolboxThese tools can help you communicate better with your doctor, keep track of your symptoms and moods, record the progress you're making and help you reach recovery!
http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=empower_toolbox

Developing a Wellness Toolbox by Mary Ellen Copeland
http://www.mentalhealthrecovery.com/art_toolbox.php