Does anyone in here been diagnosed or has a mental illness. I.e bipolar/manic depression. Are you on medication or do you risk going with the ups and downs on the illness.
2006-07-11 03:19:14 · 7 answers · asked by ???????? 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
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2006-07-11 03:26:56 · answer #1 · answered by preity 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
my brother and sister have this condition and yes they take meds and are very happy to lead normal lives. depression is not natural or normal, anyone who tells you this is a moron that will only cause more harm with their ignorance. if the neurotransmitters in your brain are out of whack, either excreting to much or not enough, then how would taking medication to bring them back in line be unnatural? those with bipolar and other similar disorders are not normal physiologically and meds bring the body back to normal. the meds are for the person being treated, not to make others feel less guilty, that's just stupid. look up www.isbd.org and be more informed.
by the way this is a disorder, not a disease, so the body cannot "fight" it off.
2006-07-11 04:11:03 · answer #2 · answered by thelogicalferret 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have Bipolar ll, its a milder form of manic depression . I currently take Paxil so my depression doesnt get out of hand but I refuse to take a mood stabalizer because I love the HIghs, and i dont want to gain a bunch of weight, I do get real tired of being on this roller coaster thats what it feels like.
2006-07-11 05:40:19 · answer #3 · answered by connie h 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i've never been diagnosed per se, but I am not on medication for bipolar. I don't believe in using the drugs to supress the condition.
I want my body to fight such conditions naturally. It is natural to be depressed. It is unnatural to mask the depression with a drug so that you can be 'nice' to be around. Drugs are suggested so the non-sick people around you don't feel guilty.
2006-07-11 03:22:23 · answer #4 · answered by truthyness 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have bipolar. I take meds. I wouldn't even risk not taking meds. I get suicidal as it is. The meds have been a wonder in my life. Sure I get tired of their side effects but the conseques of not being on them is very scary for me.
2006-07-11 04:33:36 · answer #5 · answered by James L 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Taking the meds is a better way to live then go through the ups and downs, that affects everyone you are around and that isnt always pleasant! You need to find a med that works best for you!
2006-07-11 03:34:16 · answer #6 · answered by 9929 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nope I got all of my marbles together.
2006-07-11 04:35:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋