Jan
30
2010
Any Cure For Manic Depression Bi-polar?
Posted by: Alan in Manic Depression, tags: Bipolar, Cure, Depression, Manic
I didnt think there was any actual cure for this apart from careful monitering from your GP and trying different meds until you find the correct drug/dose to suit. I sympathise as my husband suffers this horrible illness. Try as much as you can to talk to family or friends when you are feeling very low or very manic – it can help and they will support you more if they understand.
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January 30th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
unfortunately there is no cure as yet, but if you are on medication for this condition it’s vital that you continue with your medication even if you feel you don’t need it any more which is very common. I wish you all the best with this and feel sure you will cope admirably
January 30th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
Learn what works for you. Isolate your triggers and learn to control your emotional reactions to stressful situations. Self management is the cure you’re looking for!! I’ve been nursing for 8 years and seen this work. Good luck xxx
January 31st, 2010 at 3:31 am
there is no cure…treatment consists of managing symptoms with the proper medication
January 31st, 2010 at 6:45 am
No there’s no cure for it as far as I know only pills that can suppress it,
January 31st, 2010 at 9:44 am
not any real cure, but medication and good counseling can do wonders. You can act normal again.
What you cannot do is self-medicate, especially with alcohol. I think for most it is a life long battle, it doesn’t seem worth it on bad days; on good days you can’t imagine how close you came to ending it.
It’s at least worth a try with the meds and doctor. The alternative is always there, I call it Plan B.
January 31st, 2010 at 2:26 pm
no controlling medicine
January 31st, 2010 at 6:12 pm
just have a laugh and enjoy life
January 31st, 2010 at 8:22 pm
i dont know but try and get hold of the book ‘electroboy’ i cant remember who wrote it but its a true story of how a man deals with his manic depression, a really good book and its being done into a movie.
January 31st, 2010 at 11:50 pm
I am Bipolar and I am really sorry to let you know that there is no ultimate cure for this disease just medication therapy. After dealing with it for the last fifteen years or so I have come to the conclusion that the first thing that you do in the morning is take your meds that you have to. If you don’t take them you may find yourself back in the hospital again. Remember meds are what will keep your brain right so don’t forget to take them. The reason I am pressing this in your noodle is because once most people start feeling better on the medications they have a tendency to stop taking them. You can’t do that or you will get sick again. So good luck and I hope that I helped you. Thanks
February 1st, 2010 at 5:26 am
Considering a good portion of people who have been diagnosed with bipolar have been diagnosed wrong, I would say yes.
You have to have a very educated doctor who is very willing to see ALL of your symptoms and their causes. There are some who can just give you a label, give you meds and tell you that you will never be cured. In my case, that is not the truth. I had this diagnosis for 20 years and have been told recently that it was wrong. I am getting off my last medicine (Lithium) And still in therapy. I was told I had a chemical imbalance. What I wasn’t told was that it most likely was caused by my experimenting with alcohol and drugs before I was diagnosed.
I stay in therapy and continue to make the behavioral changes as well as changing my thought patterns.
You can change you life with the right doctor and there are some people who truly have this madding disease and can have a normal life. Like diabetes, true bipolar can not be cured, however it is very manageable and a normal life can be led. I have never felt this happy and healthy since I was 16.
February 1st, 2010 at 12:20 pm
No sozzy. i watched a documentary that says it can’t be cured but it can be helped with tablets.
February 1st, 2010 at 2:47 pm
not sure that there is but medication helps combat the effects
February 1st, 2010 at 9:29 pm
I’m not sure about a cure, but a good treatment is Lithium. A friend of mine had bi polar/manic depression, and she found this useful. She also went on an in-patient course on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at the Florence Nightingale Hospital (Private Mental Hospital) in Lisson Grove, London, NW1. I also had treatment for clinical depression under the same course, and have found this invaluable in managing this condition long term, along side treatment with anti-depressants.
I hope this is of help.
February 1st, 2010 at 9:38 pm
No cure…but it can be successfully managed with a combination of good psychiatrist, medication and psychotherapy.
February 2nd, 2010 at 4:03 am
There is no cure…you just need to stay on the medication given and talk to your social worker or psychiatrist if you feel things are not quite right.I do hope you get the correct medication that will work for you and make your day to day life alot more pleasant.
February 2nd, 2010 at 8:17 am
If in fact you know you have this condition you need to consult a private physician or someone in the medical profession to give you the proper guidance of your health. BB
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:23 am
I am manic depressive/bi polar and was diagnosed back in 82. I have been taking the same meds. for years that work for me, which is the most important thing. You need to keep taking the meds but if you have a problem of any kind let the doctor know. No one knows I have this problem unless I tell them. I enjoy life, have a great guy who supports me, and of course, a great doctor too. I use to go talk to a therapist but not anymore, but if you feel you need a therapist, by all means talk to someone on a professional level. Of course, friends and family support is important as well. There also may be a group in your area that has meetings and speakers as well…perhaps your doctor or therapist may know of a group like that. I think you have to understand that, because of news media, etc., alot of people may judge you and you have to be strong. I have a great job for an automotive company, I don’t think they even know I am manic depressive. They don’t have to, it doesn’t make me who I’ve become today after all these years. Sure, I had my bad down times as well. I was married to someone who brought me down. If there are people like that who can’t support or understand what you are dealing with, find those who can. The best of luck to you.
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Hi, as someone with bipolar I can trll you that there is no known cure, however, it can be controlled and it is possible to be sympton free during periods of stability, though of course, going up and down can be part and parcel of the illness even when fairly stable. Medication is cruicial though some folks manage unmedicated, try to exercise as this will help greatly and try as much as you can to eat well but most of all keep taking prescribed meds.
February 2nd, 2010 at 6:35 pm
Brilliant answer Stephen F, I just hope that cacoon of ignorance your living in never gets broken.
February 3rd, 2010 at 12:24 am
My brother has had hyper bi-polar for about 10 years now, and we find that he is much better having the regular injections os slow release medication, rather than taking it in tablet form (despite the side effects). This is because, when he is in a manic state, he does not feel that he need the medication, and therefore, stops taking it, which sends him spiralling back down again.
There is no cure, but you need to find the treatment that best works for you.
February 3rd, 2010 at 4:18 am
Mental health disorders are recently going for a rough ride, a lot of previous illnesses lumped in together or split apart. It’s not really a disease, so you can’t cure it- it’s all in your head