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am not sure WHY DO YOU ASK, do you have that. LOL
i really dont know, ask a doctor
I wouldn’t
Yes if you have it mildly
depending on how sever it is. it has been shown as a chemicle imbalance and the drugs help balance things out. if this was mild and you were aware of it, i would say you could live well without the meds.
try different vitamins and suppliments. I suffer from depression also and I found that taking St. Johns wort or 5-htp (the short version of the name) works well for keeping my mood positive
I struggled with this for a while early on in college, and found medicine to be pretty unhelpful as far as a long-term solution goes. I started exercising more and trying to spend more time outdoors — during manic (or at least ‘feeling good’) phases, it helps keep you calmed and in a positive mindset for when you start turning depressive…
When you’re feeling depressed, exercising really helps boost the happy chemicals in your brain, and also gives your something to feel good about in general. After my freshman year, I dropped my pills and just started trying to spend more time in the sun and doing physical activities. Now I’m entering grad school and haven’t had a real depressive episode in at least a year or two.
Yes, its called get hobbies and stop worrying about unnecessary responsibilities/things in life.
Maybe with enough will power. If you lack that then dont try.
Yes I think it is possible because I do have many of the symptoms of being bi-polar and the doctors didnt want to “diagnose” it to me, because I am an avid sports player and the medication would affect my perfomance. If it gets very bad you do need medication. You can do/say alot of things you will regret
It is obvious that a person with such a condition should be under expert medical care, which certainly will include medication. It is vital for the person to follow the specific directions of the physician.
no because it’s a chemical imbalance in your brain. The meds are the only thing that can help! My friends ex husband was bipolar and the was fine if he had his meds but if not he was a completely different person (not good!!)
If you don’t like the meds your doctor gave then maybe talk about other medications availible. Good Luck
Maybe … I think life would be much tougher not treating Bi-Polar with meds and life is hard enough … even for a normie. It would be like not treating Diabetes … your quality of life is at risk.
Although there is no known cure for bipolar disorder, it is among the most treatable of mental illnesses. There is no known way to prevent bipolar disorder itself, but individual episodes may be prevented with the use of medications. Hospitalization may be necessary during severe episodes.
Medications are generally the first line of treatment for bipolar disorder. They are used to quickly control and eliminate dangerous or disabling symptoms and prevent further episodes. If thyroid dysfunction is present, it must be treated before symptoms of bipolar disorder can be addressed.
Many people to experience symptomatic relief with alternative treatments. Read more about them below:
http://emotional.health.ivillage.com/depressionbipolar/bipolardisorder7.cfm
omega 3 fish oils.
Bang your Head, cause mental health will drive you mad!
sorry.
My husband and my mother tried to control it without medication, as have many people I have known. my mother ended up divorced and having her family not speak to her. My husband ended up in the hospital with a restraining order. One friend (who did the same) lost her law license, and another got a divorce and was arrested.
ALL bipolars think they get by without their medication. Some do for a long, long while, but it is like playing Russian Roulette. No one knows when the cycle is going to come with a bullet in the chamber. If the person spins the barrel long enough or there is enough stress, the gun goes off.
Usually the family gets hit (and severely damaged) long, long before the bipolar “gets” that he or she really needs to get the right medication.
Bipolar and manic depression are NOT the same things as depression and the person needs to be evaluated by a psychiatrist, not himself or herself or folk wisdom.
I have a close relative that is Bipolar and she didn’t like taking her medicines. When she didn’t, all kind of craziness was going on. She had to be hospitalized and forced to take the medication. As long as he takes it she maintains herself well and lives a pretty normal life. For some people, there may be other alternative but I know for her there is not.
Generally. No… The levels of ceratonen and norepinephrine in your system need to be changed. If you wanted a less harsh approach instead of something like Tegretol or Lithane, you might want to see a naturopath and maybe look into CAM. It’s something that’s a lot harder to beat then just depression.
meds don’t control anything really, they just basically slow down certain processes in your brain chemical activity unnatural. people who take medication more often than not become dependent on them and they don’t work in the long run (because of this dependence).
don’t use it at all. try exercising more to reactivate brain activity through better circulation… eat lots of healthy foods like raw vegetables. raw vegetables should comprise of 75% of your calorie intake (not density). for example one carrot doesn’t equal one bag of chips in ratio, since chips have much more calories than carrots. so basically up your vegetable intake… mainly leafy greens.
also, you may want to incorporate more fish into your diet or take fish oil supplements as an imbalance of good and bad fats has been linked to depression. if you concentrate on having a healthier diet, living stress-free, and exercising, the problems should clear up or at least improve. medications halt any progress that could’ve ever happened.
just say no to drugs!!!!
p.s. and like someone else said, go out in the sun and enjoy the great outdoors! depression has also been linked to vitamin D deficiency and our best and most bioavailable (easily absorbed) source comes from the sun! fresh air is good too. don’t listen to people who say you need drugs to be normal. these people that talk about their friends and relatives with bipolar who didn’t take their drugs and made their families fall apart, they really don’t even understand how unpleasant the side effects of these drugs are. if you don’t want to take drugs, i applaud you, and hope that you alter your lifestyle to improve everything using the steps above.
so… exercise, omega-3 fatty acids (from fish or fish oil), lots of sunlight, lots and lots of vegetables.
Bipolar disorder needs to be treated and not ignored, that said, there are homeopathic treatments that can be used instead of traditional medication. You can find a homeopath or homeopathic doctor in your area through the international directory of homeopathy: http://www.hpathy.com/dirhomeopath/index.asp
Absolutely. Are you a Christian? Go to Jesus….he offers you healing.
I actually have bipolar tendencies, and don’t take medication. I think that it really depends on the severity of the disease. At one point in college, I know that medication would have been helpful. But on the other hand, because I have never actually took medication, I know how to control myself. When I feel like I’m talking way too much and getting hyper- I slow down. Or when I feel like I’m just hanging out in my room doing nothing- I make myself go out. But a lot of people have it worse- to the point where they’re offering you gifts one minute and the the next they are screaming and crying. If a person is jumping from love to hate in a second and making people around them uncomfortable- they should at least check out what their options are.
It is hell living with someone who doesnt take their meds. Its worse if they take the meds only sometimes. If they aren’t taking their meds, get yourself a sedative, you’ll be glad you did! LOL
therapy??
yes! let me guess; you have a poor diet? most depressed and bipolar people do not get enough healthy fat in their bodies. I started taking flax seed capsules and eating more fish and healthy fat and no longer do I feel depressed at the smallest/stupidest things. just try it..its simple.
read this article for more:
http://www.newstarget.com/021978.html
If you have been officially diagnosed by a psychiatrist as having BPD and its disrupting your life then the answer to your question is NO.
Actually it can be controlled without medication. First, you need to ask yourself what caused you to depress. Besides, find your best friend, chat with him/her, discuss with him/her. Actually depression is caused when you are troubling with something or you need someone to give you more care. So, if you want to control without medication, you must need a friend or family members who can really help you to get rid your problem. If nope, I suggest to have medication but for temporarily only because every medicines has the side-effect to our body.