DarKool81 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

she's probably in a manic phase at the moment. During this phase you feel great, as if there is nothing wrong. You don't feel like taking meds because you're afraid it'll diminish the good feeling. Sometimes this 'good' feeling can transition into irritability and manifest as fits of rage. The depressed patient is usually more ready to take meds. Try to convince her that she's manic and that this only lasts for a time before depression sets in. This is why mood stabilizers are essential.

SK3RO (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

my mother has bipolar disorder., i have 2 deal with this all the time! i dont know wat 2 do! :( . i know she should take meds but doesnt & is in denile also - do u have any advice??? anyone??

kentjames81 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

read unquiet mind, she could not have lead a fulfilling life without medication and therapy, and learn about thousands of others whose lives are significantly improved with drugs, and people who were suicidal without them. People like you beleive that people who want to kill themselves should, and if they are helped in a way you don't agree with, you disagree with it.

DjSadida (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I think 5HTP is better the some cemical any day

ChukchiCatori (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Also, I was not abused in any way as a child and never have been. People are all different.

ChukchiCatori (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Actually, I have bipolar. I refuse to take meds and, instead, I meditate. When I'm overly hyper or very depressed, I will meditate and it does work for me. It all depends on the person.

GurnSi (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I met a clinically-diagnosed "bipolar". Prolonged research via PubMed suggests the condition is very often a cynical fraud+hoax, used to explain/excuse/justify:selfishunpredictableimmoraldeceitfulvindictiveself-centeredunreasonableirrationalviciousvile/evil misconduct, to procure drugs/welfare checks/attention/sympathy.Advice how to deal with these cheats: RUN! Shun them immediately. Forever. It'll save time & grief. Find someone worthy of your kindness/affection. You've been warned!

maniconversations (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

ok, some of you may have bipolar, if you have a chronic condition, no meditation will help, also how have many of you were sexually and pysically abused as a child. true chronic bipolar will always require hospitalization.

lilwhsthug (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

your just a pussy who has an excuse for mental issues. find your self through some fuckin mediation practices and see if you keep taking your meds. I have bipolar 1(thats much more severe) i've grown completely out of it

lilwhsthug (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

shes right. there is not one piece of scientific evidence that supports it is a definite, incurable brain disease. I grew out of it completely at the age of 19. Anyone can develop the symptoms of this and schizophrenia to the fullest including hallucinations and then become completely normal after a period of time. Simply put your mind is so incredibly complex whether you are bright or not there is a chance of developing a dis-order, take meditation not Medication