I TRied all medicine prior to 2005 and felt like I was dying, now I afraid to take medicine
2007-11-08 13:59:34 · 6 answers · asked by flow 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Hi Flow. I disagree with the physician. Bipolar disorder is NOT caused by a drug deficiency (which makes it scientifically irrational to use drugs as the primary line of treatment). Drugs do not cure it. Most drugs (as you have seen for yourself) do not even effectively 'treat the symptoms'.
The key to treating this type of condition effectively is to 'find and fix' the cause. This can be hard work (which is why most docs just reach for the prescription pad, which is 'easy work').
I can recommend an excellent book on this subject by Sherry Rogers, M.D. She is a specialist in biochemistry, environmental medicine and nutrition. The book is called "Depression Cured At Last". (Bipolar is an 'affective disorder', like that of major depression). This is a powerful book, large but easy to read and understand. And ... it is filled with nearly a thousand medical references that document the recommendations she makes.
Best wishes and good luck.
2007-11-08 16:07:25 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've been given to understand that bipolar can be treated over the long term with diet and exercise, but if you're looking for the quick-fix, then you're out of luck. Western medicine tends to hand out cures worse than the diseases when it comes to neurochemistry disorders.
My unsolicited suggestion for long term health:
Go to the gym on a regular basis whether you 'feel' like it or not.
Eat lean red meats, supplemented with fresh, raw fruits and vegetables.
Avoid processed sugars.
Read books slightly above your level and research the bits that you don't get right away.
Good luck!
2007-11-08 14:12:44 · answer #2 · answered by Carl Hamlin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not likely. You would alternate highs and lows in terms of mood. Depending on how severe your condition is you might be able to function normally through it or not. If the medical regime you tried in 2005 did not work for you you could ask your psychiatrist to try something different.
2007-11-08 15:07:53 · answer #3 · answered by Vinay K 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i think you should really speak with a doctor and not random people on the internet. see a doctor tell him all the feelings u feel on and off meds and see what he can do for u. good luck
2007-11-08 14:09:51 · answer #4 · answered by Mère Chérie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure... take flying lessons... then a few other lessons on the way and you've got another one beat.
2007-11-08 14:29:03 · answer #5 · answered by The Coroner of China 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well yes you can but it would be very uncomfortable for not only you but those around you
2007-11-08 22:19:20 · answer #6 · answered by Psychologist In The House 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋