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health advisory Hospital Mental Health 2007-11-15 19:02:10

sometimes i think that i am bipolar, but i havent been diagnosed. but even if i was diagnosed, i dont think i would take meds. the reasoning behind this is i just figure that it what i am and it is just a part of who i am and if god made me this way, then maybe i shoudnt change it. i was just wondering if anyone feels the same way. or if you like the highs and lows. i would like to hear everybodys' opinion.

Answer:

Last year I began to suspect that I had some form of bipolar (I was thinking rapid-cycling cyclothymia) as opposed to regular ol' depression, and I knew even then that if I was ever diagnosed as such I wouldn't be able to take meds. I love the "highs" far too much, and I'm used to the lows.

I know I should take meds if I'm ever prescribed them, but in all honesty the thought of losing some of my quirks and liveliness scares the bejesus out of me. I've talked to several people who've had to take meds, and to me the tradeoff just wouldn't be worth it.

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I also think I'm bipolar and told by friends that I might be. It's very likely since my mother, grandmother and greatgrandfather all were. Although I do things that would be considered a manic or depressed thing, i don't think medication is right for me just quite yet. It really hasn't interrupted my life. So I am okay with it for now.

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Have you did any research on bipolar disorder? God also give man Knowledge and understanding on different types of disorder. So if you are diagnosed with bipolar take the medications and see how they work before you decide not to!!! Your life may depend on it..

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You dont necessarily have to take chemical medications.. why not try looking into alternative natural medicine? There are lots of things that can help manage mood swings (and lots of other things) that doesnt hinder who you are as a person with drugs.

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I have been bipolar for 18 yrs, I don't mind a bit. You should take meds ifyou are if not for yourself, but others around you. Bpolars can be pretty annoying when off thier meds. If I miss on dose of my Lithium I feel crazy. Lithium generic is very cheap...no reason not to improve your life and you friends and family. Beside God made doctors to make these meds. If you think you are get diagnosed. I enjoy the journey.

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i don't know if i'm bipolar or not, but i love feeling like i can do whatever and be good at it. its like sometimes i'll act high without taking anything and it feels good. lows: usually a stupid argument, a slight, will set this off and i feel hopeless and want to fast forward my life and die (i wanna live my life out, so no i'm not suicidal) but i feel like life is going too slowly for me.