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There are definately triggers, they are not the same for everyone, but lack of sleep seems to be a big one for most people I know with bipolar. As for specific triggers it is hard to say for you. I have been diagnosed for a while and have learned some things to watch out for. One big thing for me, not a trigger perhaps, but a warning sign is speeding. Every time I've been pulled over for speeding withing 24 hours I was in the hospital in a manic episode. I can't say that there are specific triggers to me, just stress. Any time I am under a lot of physical or mental stressI have to be careful. Although we can't control if we are under stress we can be observant of our bodies and our minds and try to reach for help when we need it. Because I have identified warning signs over the years I know when I need help and things haven't gotten as bad recently. It took me a long time to realize what my signs were, eventually you will find yours too. Good luck. As for having control over triggers such as stress, you can't control some, you can control others. Practice deep breathing, find something to do that calms you that you can do when you are feeling the stress coming on. Crocheting helped me a lot when I was really stressed, something about the repetative motions. Exercise is cited in many research journals as being helpful, and sleep is another big one. These things are in your control.