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Know ANYONE who got of their meds and survived?
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Posted 3/1/2014 6:58 PM (GMT 0)
I was wondering if any of you know of anyone who has managed to get off their meds and manage their moods. How'd they do it?
Posted 3/1/2014 11:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Adijay,

Welcome to the forum!

Bipolar is usually treated with both meds and therapy.
Coming off meds can be risky sometimes. It is recommended that meds are not suddenly stopped. It should be gradually decreased, etc. before stopping. A doctor or your psychiatrist should also recommend if someone is ready to come off their meds.

Psychotherapy helps you to cope with daily situations. It teaches you skills to help manage your moods, cope with problems and things that can affect you on a daily basis.

Kindly feel free to check out our resources area where you can find information on Bipolar:
www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=13&m=350839

UA
Posted 3/4/2014 11:22 AM (GMT 0)
Bipolar can't be cured, it can only be treated.

If people can "get off their meds and therapy" it wasn't bipolar they were suffering from.

Bipolar is permanent and incurable. That said, it can be very well managed by meds, therapy and healthy lifestyle behaviours. When managed well people with the condition can lead very normal lives.

Cheers
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