Worse?
2006-08-17 19:14:59 · 8 answers · asked by barbaradjt 5 in Health ➔ Mental Health
It's possible. But that could be like all the pain medication causing pain.
2006-08-17 19:20:58 · answer #1 · answered by billybetters2 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
All the meds? Bipolar will generally start with two - an anti-depressant and an anti-manic. Any others prescribed are usually for other issues like an anti-psychotic. Medication is necessary in order to get the person in a frame of mind that therepy has a chance of dealing with it from a cognative standpoint. And experiencing mood swings is not the proper mindset.
2006-08-18 02:24:40 · answer #2 · answered by xtowgrunt 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In some cases, yes, it's possible. But the thing is that bipolar is different in each case, no two are alike. So, medications need to be tweeked and adjusted along with therapy.
Don't take yourself off meds if you have been prescribed them. Your doctor is simply trying to help you. If you feel they aren't helping, then you need to discuss this with your doctor, be willing to wait it out. Some meds take time to build up in the brain before any noticable reation occurs.
Be patient, keep an open mind and always communicate with your doctors...even if you feel better and think you don't need your meds...it's the meds that make you feel better!
2006-08-18 02:22:32 · answer #3 · answered by DEATH 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever known anyone with bi-polar disorder? It's a horrible condition, and nothing that should be taken lightly.
Sometimes it's very hard to find the right combination of medications to treat an individual. Then you have to ensure they take the medication. It can be a real challenge!
2006-08-18 02:18:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the condition exists because of an instability in brain chemistry which must be treated with a combination of meds and therapy. One by itself does not yield positive results, they will also attempt to self medicate with illicit drugs which will only compound the problem.
2006-08-18 02:21:32 · answer #5 · answered by niteshipper 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a lose lose situation. But without meds biploar patients have a greater potential of harming others that while taking meds.
2006-08-18 02:18:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you.
Find a doctor who would be willing to make proper assessments about which/how much meds you need. Mine is: pathmed.com. There might be one similar in your area. also look up alterative physicians. They will likely be versed in these things as well.
Otherwise try:
http://www.drweil.com/u/Article/M131/
http://www.truestarhealth.com/members/cm_pages10SL11P1.html (go through all the pages)
After you are treated correctly, ask your doctor about these:
http://www.newyorkcityvoices.org/2004fall/20041040.html
Most of the suggestions help anybody.
2006-08-18 13:06:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please follow the recomendations and suggestions given by the Psychiatrist re: the treatment of the bipolar disorder you mentioned.
When you have concern's please bring them to the attention of a physician or psychologist.
2006-08-18 02:18:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋