manage it.treat it.just deal with it. suicidal thoughts.how to deal with that.my doctor told me a third of all bipolar people kill themselfs.cut wrists twice, deep.allways thinking of killing myself.I take medicin.and a lot of herbs.eat well.excersize.but very depressed.Thanks.
2006-12-31 05:46:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
What kind of doctor tells a patient, that most bi-polar patients kill, or try to kill,themselves? Where is his head at.? With a doctor that depressing, I'd want to end it myself. You need a new doctor, someone with a little more ethical sense. If your'e still feeling this way after 4 years, you need a different medication. Please investigate an alternative doctor, try your county Mental Health resources. I went through a couple of psychiatrists before I found one I liked. It made a big difference in the way I treat my disease. I used to take 7 different meds a day, now I am only on 1. Trust me, you can take control of ALL the aspects of your treatment, including who is giving you information.e-mail me if you want to. msmaryanne3@yahoo.com, I'll help, OK?
2006-12-31 10:04:40 · answer #1 · answered by msmaryanne3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honesty...
I honestly believe is the cure for Bi polarity.
It is an askew sense of reality that comes as a result of denial and a person not being able to handle the reality of interaction and social circumstance in there entirety.
Read a nice little book called radical honesty and begin telling people what you think of them (as a practice and a life choice) Don't allow anyone to belittle you or manipulate you and never belittle or manipulate anyone else to get your way.
If reality is what it is that you have trouble filtering and maneuvering then what you need to do is realize a few small but significant things...
"You have absolutely no control over how a person will decide to treat you, what you do have control over is how YOU decide to deal with it."
"You teach people how to treat you."
"Pick and choose your drama and your battles."
Remember these little things and you will temper down and tame a lot of the beast, if not all of it.
See a professional to help you get to the root of your problems... Usually, the result of one or both parents living with mental illness and functioning the best they could, un diagnosed for years. Your upbringing being a vital part of those years... and often a hereditary illness comes as a result!
General nutrition is also important. Start taking care of yourself and include supplements and minerals and whole healthy foods and you'll correct the problems with your neuroreceptors and the problem will also begin to correct itself by itself.
But I still suggest you see a doctor...
2006-12-31 14:17:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You aren't on the right meds & your dr should be changing them until you are. For years I felt the same way you do but 2 yrs ago I was changed to Lamictal. It helped but not enough; then my dr upped the dosage & it changed my life. However, it took about 10 yrs to find the right mix and dosages of meds for me. Ask your dr to change you over to Lamictal & see how it goes. I also take 150 mgs of Trazodone to help me sleep & 175 mgs of Effexor XR. Whatever you don't give up; eventually you'll get the right meds. But always be sure to tell your dr if something isn't working after 3-6 mos & that you want to try something else.
I am thankful that I have never had children as the disease is hereditary & I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
I am the best I can be but it is still difficult & I know this is the way it is. I've come to accept it & do not consider suicide as my meds have leveled me out as much as is possible. I am usually sad, tho, becuz I don't do relationships well anymore & I often feel lonely but I have developed many hobbies which I do when I am up to it.
My heart goes out to you but, please, stay with us. There is hope for a better life for yourself.
2006-12-31 14:06:14 · answer #3 · answered by Judith 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The most powerful tool to manage bipolar disorder is know-how.here is some practical know-how you need to control bipolar disorder in a 6 step program. http://www.aifam.com?gcz9MmdAKb
2006-12-31 13:59:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah i am as well. i was on depakote, Zoloft, trazodone and klonapin. i cut myself and wanted to kill myself everyday.
nowadays, I'm 21 and i just can't be like that anymore. i have to pay bills. I've gotten thrown into the real world, and it sucks. everything is so bleak and black sometimes. and i feel like I'll never feel anything at all, and sometimes i feel too much..cry, scream and throw fits. but my boyfriend understands..I'm not on meds and i don't have insurance but i would be on them if i could...
all i can say is it's real tough -- you just have to dig yourself out of the hole you're in, well try to anyways...there's millions like you..email me if you want. good luck.
2006-12-31 13:51:31 · answer #5 · answered by Team_Sleep205 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Start or join a support group.
My wife did and it made all the difference in the world...
http://www.dbsama.com
2006-12-31 13:54:33 · answer #6 · answered by Clrinsight 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
call 1800 suicide. try holisticonline.com, 1stholistic.com, beliefnet.com, and me dogmicjoe@yahoo.com to inspire ur senses. lol. try walking and reading and music helps. trust me been there still struggling. call 1800 dont cut.
2006-12-31 14:47:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋