Is there recovery from bypolar disease
do pacients have to be on medication for life ? and what is the best treatment available ?
Answer:i have worked with many bi polar people for over 30 years. i do not know of one case that can function without medication. i believe, however, it can be possible, in some rare cases. i have known many people that were diagnosed 20 years ago, and they decided to go off their medications, and the symptoms reappeared , just as they did 20 years ago. my experience tells me that there can be recovery from bi polar illness,only with proper medication, and some counseling. there is no cure for this illness, but medications can make a person function.
The best treatment out there is behavior modification. Learning new stress management, conflict resolution, communication skills, assertiveness training. As your coping skills improve, so do the mood swings.
Also, try changing your diet. Seriously consider nutritional therapy.
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bipolar disorder is treated with various psychiatric medications. I am on lithum for the mood swings and anti-depressants for depression, plus Klonopin for anxiety.
As far as I know, you have to be on medication for life. I have people in my family that has this condition and the psychiatrist said that it's something that you were born with.
yes by giving your life to Jesus Christ and living as he did. You will find as you get colser to God and study the bible and pray that you will be filled with joy and peace. Ive known people with similar disorders and have made full recoveries. First you will need to ask Jesus into your heart and ask for forgiveness of your sins. I suggest reading the bible and finding a good bible based church.
In some cases yes medication is life long. You can talk with your therapist to decide if medication is needed. You can use behavioral modification, stress managment. You can learn to tell when you are cycling. My son is an ultra ultra cycler that means he cycles through his moods very quickly in a day, you can cope with bipolar disorder and lead a normal healthy life.
i also have Bi-Polar disorder whicj is a chemical imbalance that you are born with so that means a lifetime of management. the fact of the matter is that some people are more functional than others. you and your dr. will have to find what meds in conjuction w/ different types of therapy such as individual or group can best manage it. so educate yourself ,get evaluated if haven't done so to see where you fit in. it's a possibility you can function on a lower dose of meds. but it's not wise to not get treated at all. you can also try to research more homeopathic treatments if you don't want to take more traditional meds. but you should discuss this w/ your dr. first. i wish you the best. take care.
Bipolar disorder or manic-depressive illness is a lifelong affair. Patients do have to stay on medication for life, and it's very important that they do so, or the disease process worsens.