Avatar Posted by Lost71 79 days ago (Question)
If a person is bipolar with ultra-rapid cycling, and they've taken themselves off meds and refuse to go back on them, what else can they do to help themselves when they know they are dangerously close to a crisis again?


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Written by Chemar 79 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Hi,

honestly I would think it is very risky to be doing this without proper medical supervision!

Here are two excellent forums for BiPolar Disorder where other members may be able to give more experienced input

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum38.html is the BP forum at NeuroTalk and http://forums.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=11 is PsychCentral's BP board

Written by Clyde 78 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Why did you take yourself off the meds? Cant you consult your Doctor first and see what can be done without the meds?

At least talk to the Doc and see what can be done with out the meds.

Best,

Clyde

Written by Lost71 77 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Chemar, thank you for the links.

Clyde, I took myself off the meds because of bad experiences with them. But I will talk to my doc and see what else can be done. Thank You.

Peace to you both.

Written by markezamen 73 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

The question itself raises the issue of why the person went off medications and refuses to get back on them; that itself is the problem that should be dealt with by family and friends so that the sufferer does not cause harm to himself or herself, and others in close proximity. In regards to bipolar illness, the lack of proper medication, careful monitoring, and sound counseling and support can and often does have dire consequences. That is one of the salient points of my recently released biographical novel, Broken Saint. It is based on my forty-year friendship with a bipolar man, and chronicles his internal and external struggles as he battles for stability and acceptance (of himself and by others). More information on the book is available at http://www.eloquentbooks.com/BrokenSaint.html.

Mark Zamen, author

Written by Lost71 62 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Mark,

Thank You for this. You raised some good points, good questions and gave an intelligent answer. The lack of proper medication stems from no trust in the mental health system. As for family and friends to deal with it, there are none. But thanx for the link to your book, I'm sure I'll find it interesting and maybe helpful in my own struggle.

Peace,

lost


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