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Re: random list of stuff that sucks right now

Posted by gazo on April 19, 2007, at 9:29:11

In reply to Re: random list of stuff that sucks right now » gazo, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on April 19, 2007, at 8:53:52

well, i'll be honest.. i am not one of the people who thinks BPers need to be on meds continuously for life amen. i have argued that with pdocs even.

BUT... there is something you should know to help inform yourself. It's called kindling. The theory is that each time we get manic/hypomanic more of the brain can become involved, leading to a worsening of the disorder.

i say pfffft.

the research behind that theory is old, and i don't know of any new studies AND it was done with BPI patients which is awhole other ball of wax.

BPII like me, and possibly yours truly, have less chance of worsening to that degree.

it is a spectrum sort of illness though.

look into omega-3 (i think it's 3) as a nutritional supplement.. it has hard evidence of helping BP.

in order to live med free it takes committment and work. And you have to draw a line for yourself... as in "if i get to this point i will take meds." You would need an excellent support system, therapy and a cooperative pdoc. It would be like managing diabetes trough diet alone.

i beleive it can be done. FOr you, i dunno... you'd have to experiement.

i would personally.. and take or toss.. but i would give the meds a try, to get stabilized and go from there. It's hard to work out a good non-med plan if you are struggling.

if there is ANYTHING i can to to help please just ask.

much love and peace


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