| 11/9/2007 8:44:04 AM | Bi Polar does it go away??????? | |
enahsforyou
Grain Valley, MO
age: 38
| My ex wife was diagnosed as bi polar 8 years ago. She never stayed on her meds. What a roller coaster ride. Five years ago we married without nowing these issues. Two years ago was our divorce. These issues have started to affect our kids. I have custody due to time spent with each of us. One month ago her psych. took her off of her meds and said That the meds were the cause of her irrational behavior. The question that I am seeking is. Does Bi polar just go away. HELP!!!!
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| 11/9/2007 8:50:48 AM | Bi Polar does it go away??????? | |
stormygrl
Longmont, CO
age: 42
| ok it runs rampant in my family - I think for some it can go away or get better, but for others it's just in the genetic make-up of the individual. Half the members of my family take there meds everyday and have no problems, the other half chooses not to take the meds or doesn't take them daily and OMG talk about some crazy shit. Some people just need the meds really bad others don't. It's hard to live with I know, so I know how you feel. good luck with that....
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| 11/9/2007 8:51:27 AM | Bi Polar does it go away??????? | |
bubbadt
Kennedy, NY
age: 66
| unfortunatly it doesnt go away.
Alot of times lead contamination
can generate this when very young.
Its a life long affliction, that
can tear a good relationship apart.
I used to date a lady with Bi-Polar Disorder.
Tried my best to accept it.
Good luck, truly rough situation
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| 11/9/2007 9:04:11 AM | Bi Polar does it go away??????? | |
thepkk
Everton, MO
age: 53
| I had a room mate that was bi bolor and she was a complete mess. She was a terror without her meds.
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| 11/9/2007 9:19:17 AM | Bi Polar does it go away??????? | |
copterdriver
Saint Matthews, SC
age: 55
| Nope it's a chemical imbalance that only meds can help... my ex is and it was a living hell, especially the last 10 years we were together.
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| 11/9/2007 9:34:05 AM | Bi Polar does it go away??????? | |
stopitray
California, KY
age: 47
| My ex wife has been trying to get a check for being bipolar for many years now. She's really just an alcoholic/addict and that senerio creates the same symptoms as bipolar. It's a chemical imbalance, the drugs and alcohol create the imbalance, if she uses and finds a way to quit she may just cure herself (sort of). Otherwise, if she's really bipolar, she needs the meds. I have 3 kids that have had it pretty tough because of it, good luck to you all.
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| 11/9/2007 9:35:23 AM | Bi Polar does it go away??????? | |
mag11
New Port Richey, FL
age: 39
| Nope I'm sorry to say !!!! Those people have to take there meds!!
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| 11/9/2007 9:38:49 AM | Bi Polar does it go away??????? | |
wnd_dragon
Morristown, TN
age: 29
| My step father was bi polar... and he was a WRECK when he was off his meds.. He is the reason I moved out as soon as possible. He ended up going on a hard manic swing that lasted most of the summer 2 yrs ago. In September of that same year, he crashed so hard he committed suicide. It is a rough life with someone who needs their meds and won't take them. I have never heard that it can just go away. I am just not really sure how a chemical imbalance can just fix itself... but who knows? No research I have done has ever said anything about it going away.
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| 11/9/2007 9:39:14 AM | Bi Polar does it go away??????? | |
metalwraith
South Easton, MA
age: 33
| One of my ex-friends was bi-polar and were pretty much crippled without their meds... Oddly enough.. they were an overweight person to... So my private nickname for them was "bi-polar bear"
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| 11/9/2007 10:07:00 AM | Bi Polar does it go away??????? | |
osipsc
Chicago, IL
age: 54
| It doesn't go away, however, it is manageable on meds - if they are taken and reviewed regularly. Most often this isn't the case.
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| 11/9/2007 10:34:05 AM | Bi Polar does it go away??????? | |
skunkbreath
Saint James, MO
age: 89
| I can only speak from my experience just as all of you have from your experience....
If you look at it in shades of grey there is some shade at which symptoms can be controlled without "meds".
It requires individualized "therapy": Learned discipline to modify and control Diet, exercise, conservation of emotional energy, and control of environment. Meds may be needed for the learning process, but, for some, the meds are not a life long need.
It takes insight, knowledge, and wisdom/discipline. All, difficult to acquire, and for some, impossible.
If you have this condition or are close to someone who does incourage them to experiment with elimination of certain foods, those containing variations of MSG, or possibly causing food allergies. Find out what works best for them.
Make sure the person gets enough sleep, not just in hours, but restful sleep. Check for sleep disorders.
Eliminate or reduce events that cause emotional drain. That may mean fewer social engagements.
Having good feedback or retrospection is helpful. Knowing that lows will end and highs may produce unhealthy results and need to be controlled will temper both.
Exercise. Studies have shown that exercise works as well as any form of therapy in some instances....try it.
Hope someone who needs this info. reads this and is encouraged to look in more areas for relief.
It is complicated, but can be reduced to simple fixes without psyco-active drugs for some people.
It should be pointed out that just a small modification may be all that is needed inorder for person to function much better. To be creative when high and to have insight when low without wild disruptive swings.
Patience.
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| 11/9/2007 11:12:46 AM | Bi Polar does it go away??????? | |
midnightgypsy
Minneapolis, MN
age: 45
| Hey Skunk, I applaud your info, instead of bashing or just stating it's permanent, mental health is a delicate thing to talk about. Some medications can exaggerate the disfunction, maybe that's why the doc took her off. Either way, seems there's lots of negativity rather than helpful advice or encouragement here. I know a bi polar person who actually does really well and her kids understand it so they don't internalize it. I support her in all her efforts, as I would think it would be even harder being the person WITH the disorder than the "normal" people who ALSO have to cope with it. Cognitive Behaviorial therapy is the newest way to help treat Bi-polar individuals plus medication in severe cases...otherwise if they go off their meds, they can't focus enough to cope or try to in the more elaborate cases. All the suggestions you have are correct skunk and again, it's nice to hear a positive side to a difficult scenario. You don't choose to be bipolar any more than someone could chose to be a diabetic, disabled or come from a disfunctional family. One would try to choose a way to best deal/cope with it in my opinion.
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| 11/9/2007 4:20:18 PM | Bi Polar does it go away??????? | |
mick470
Prior Lake, MN
age: 51
| Bi Polar is just a polite word for Manic Depressive.I know a few.They must take their meds.Trouble is...many of these people are actually talented people.The meds take the creativity right out of them.Van Gough was probably one.Jackson Pollack another.Countless musicians too.There are different levels of this disorder.I worked in a group home for a while.These meds were a must for the residents.I had to help give them out daily.
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| 11/9/2007 4:23:18 PM | Bi Polar does it go away??????? | |
endlessly2
Pamplin, VA
age: 88
| It does not go away and only meds help. When they aren't taken correctly then life is hell with one who has it.
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| 11/9/2007 4:27:42 PM | Bi Polar does it go away??????? | |
stellablue
Saint Louis, MO
age: 50
| skunk...I apprieciate you opinion. Have you tried this with someone you love?
Mental illness is just that, it takes a big part of a persons life. Meds can bring it under control quickly, so therapy and other adjustments have a chance. Going off meds can and does cause suicides.
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