What should I do if I want to recover from bipolar depression?

Answer 1

1. eat properly
2. get enough sleep
3. do not put yourself in a situation that is disturbing, i.e. do not get into debt.
4. find a doctor you trust and who listens to you.
5. take your medication, always and on time.
6. keep your home tidy, do a little at a time, but do it whether you feel like it or not.
7. stay in touch with your doctor
8. stay in touch with your family. Remember, they only want to help, even though they do not understand.
Good luck, you have to work at this, a little at a time.

Answer 2

first you never recover from bi-polar. It is something you will live with and have to take care of yourself forever for. The first thing to do is find a psychiatrist that you are comfortable with. Family doctors do not have enough training with mental health issues to be able to treat your condition properly. Next you will need to keep an open and honest relationship with your Dr. If you feel he is not listening to you or he just keeps adding more medications, find another Dr. There are 4 different categories of anti-depressants and when they prescribe the right one your feelings of depression will fade away. You should notice the effect between 2-4 weeks. Then he may prescribe a mood stabilizer to make sure you don't have any feelings of being to high. He can't read your mind though, that is why open communication between the two of you is so important. I always asked what effects he's looking to see before I took something so I knew when to report to him if it was not working. Also become best friends with your Internet and research all medicines he prescribes so you will understand him better when he explains it. Do not be afraid to ask questions and don't take something out of trust. You must take responsibility for your own well being also. I.m rapid cycle bi-polar so I have already stood where you are now. It may take some time before you feel like yourself again, but it's worth it! Just hang in there.

Answer 3

I have bipolar disorder and am on drug therapy and seeing a counselor, but when I hit a depressed phase, I first try to safely ride it out. If that doesn't work, I exercise and eat more dairy and protein. Not sure why, but it usually triggers a mild manic phase which is much more manageable and easy to handle. I actually just switched over and today I am completely functioning just really energetic and quite restless. I think drugs can be really useful, I take a mood stabilizer called Lamictal and it helps me stay sort of balanced and not too low. Be careful trying to push yourself out of depression cause you may trigger mania and that can be harder to deal with. (I take Risperdal, an antipsychotic to calm my mania).

Answer 4

I have had good luck with keeping my mind occupied.. force myself to get out of bed.. do some puzzles.. take my dog for a walk through the woods..
Find inspiration in stupid little things.. the way the grass grows so fast after it rains.. and all the wonders of nature.. the way branches shoot out from trees.. the freedom of birds and how they fly above it all so oblivious to the issues of the world in which we live..
But most of all, I remind myself that it is just the negative part of the cycle.. and with time it will pass.. just like it always has.. :)
I always try to remind myself that I have been there many times before and still live to tell the tale, It will be easier to handle because I learn from experience.. I have been there before time and time again.. next time will probably be just as bad.. it just wont seem that way.
And so it goes.. :)
That and adjusting the meds to fit into the pattern of cycles.. but everybody has a different cycle and different ways to handle their afflictions.. so I wont get into that.
Remember that although the world is falling to pieces all around you.. that it is just a phase and it will pass. That is what gets me through.. Best of Luck to you..
And always remember, you are not alone. There are plenty of us out there dealing with the same type of thing.. you will be ok.. just give it time :)

Answer 5

First find a GOOD psychiatrist, and, believe me, they are not all good. Ask them what they know about bi-polar disorder... interview them. If you know more that the doc does... thank him for his time and get the hell outta there. Find a support group and get a referral. I had a problem with Lithium and Depakote so my doc put me on Topamax and I'm Great... ask anyone. I've had 2 manic cycles in the last 2 years (I do laundry..I wash EVERYTHING) potholders.. you name it. but look at it this way, at least you'll have clean underwear!!

Answer 6

So far your on a great start,asking for help.Im not into pills,but some people need then.Try taking up as much stuff as you can and retrain your mind to feel happy things and try not let little things stress you,over look the small stuff and care about what does matter.Seeking help and keeping your mind on the positive will help.great luck to you and i hope you dont end up with some a22 on here making stupid remarks,they need more help then you.

Answer 7

I don't have a reliable and legit source - just a theory.

If my theory is correct, bipolar persons may have more sugar available to their brains - giving the brains more fuel, thus the manic phase.

When the brain realizes it is getting too much sugar, it asks for more insulin production, which can overproduce, and pull too much sugar out of the bloodstream, resulting in too little sugar to the brain (also weight gain), possibly initiating the low side of the bipolar.

If your doctor is willing to test you for high insulin, you may want to test my possibly wacky theory out.

If you want basic information on low blood sugar, check out www.hufa.org.

Answer 8

You don't recover from bi-polar. it is a chemical imbalance in your brain that can easily be treated with medication. the thing is a lot of people that suffer with this sometimes choose not to take their medicine. it's important that you take your meds everyday even when you're feeling good.

Answer 9

I suffered from this disease for many years and made those that loved me suffer also. Even though i was being treated, it went through cycles. I finally found a doctor that prescribed Depankote. It has been a miracle for me. I have finally found peace and joy in life, and the drug has no side effects for me.

Answer 10

EVERY TIME THE BIPOLAR STARTS TELL IT TO STOP!!

TRY TO EAT PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN A POSITIVE ATTITUDE.

GO TO THE DOCTOR AND MAKE SURE YOU GET THE RIGHT MEDICINE.

TRY NOT TO GET STRESS OUT TOO MUCH YOU KNOW JUST TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME RELAX GO OUTSIDE AND GET FRESH AIR.

HAVE A GOOD SLEEP . DON"T THINK TOO MUCH!