What are your thoughts on treating bipolar disorder without medications? I have to admit I worry the long term effects on the body taking meds indefinitely, but then again I worry about the long term effects of bipolar itself on the body and mind……as both the mind and body are connected. I would appreciate your thoughts on this as there are so many conflicting views about this. Thank you x
Hi Friend, I am just seeing this now. Personally I have not seen many folks be able to successfully manage their bipolar disorder without medication in the long run so that is hard to answer. I hear you about the long term effects. The way I see it is that there are also negative effects on our bodies and brains when we go through these episodes. Our brains build up cortisol and different symptoms negatively impact our nervous systems among other things. I think that I would prefer to live more balanced on meds and take med sit effects. Without meds my whole life is harder to manage- relationships as well. That's just my thoughts as a person living with bipolar disorder. I am by no means a medical expert. Thanks for asking.
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What are your thoughts on treating bipolar disorder without medications? I have to admit I worry the long term effects on the body taking meds indefinitely, but then again I worry about the long term effects of bipolar itself on the body and mind……as both the mind and body are connected. I would appreciate your thoughts on this as there are so many conflicting views about this. Thank you x
Hi Friend, I am just seeing this now. Personally I have not seen many folks be able to successfully manage their bipolar disorder without medication in the long run so that is hard to answer. I hear you about the long term effects. The way I see it is that there are also negative effects on our bodies and brains when we go through these episodes. Our brains build up cortisol and different symptoms negatively impact our nervous systems among other things. I think that I would prefer to live more balanced on meds and take med sit effects. Without meds my whole life is harder to manage- relationships as well. That's just my thoughts as a person living with bipolar disorder. I am by no means a medical expert. Thanks for asking.