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| Although bipolar disorder presents a number of common symptoms in all patients, treatment can vary. Because we all have differences in biochemistry, diet, genetics, degree of illness, and environment, what works in one case may not in another.
Once someone is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, treatment usually begins immediately. After initial symptoms have been treated, your doctor will recommend an ongoing plan based on the following 3 components1:
Preventive medication
Prescription medication is necessary for nearly all patients to control manic, depressive, or mixed episodes.
Education
Becoming an expert on your moods is crucial in helping you learn how to best manage bipolar disorder and prevent complications.
Psychotherapy
Along with medication like Seroquel, psychotherapy helps patients and families solve problems in a healthy way, so as to reduce stress.
As you and your doctor evaluate your needs, it's important to keep in mind that some people with bipolar disorder will need medication only a few times in their lifetime. Most may need ongoing medication and periodic visits to the psychiatrist throughout their lives. Still others may experience controlled symptoms for many years, only to have them reappear. But since the disorder is treatable, the best plan is to continue with professional treatment even when your symptoms seem to have disappeared. You can reduce your chances of having symptoms return or get worse by continuing regular professional treatment. | |
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| There isn't a cure for bipolar, you have it for life, which means you have to really get to know yourself and your symptoms.
I live with it really well and take mood stabalisers like most BP's. It doesn't worry me. Occasionally especially in times of great stress it can completely go wrog, but there are professionals around to help.
Yoga is excellent for it!
There are other threads about BP further up on the board as well. | |
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| Just out of curiosity..........WHERE did this post come from???? LOL!!!! | |
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Bipolar Treatment Options