is there a total and permanent cure for bipolar?
i heard from other people that fish oil works and also seafood can help to mitigate the symptons as having bipolar might sound exciting but its actually disruptive as my life is no longer on an even keel.
also i think the medications i took effected a permanent change in my brain like some parts being frozen out and i did not like this.
i am able to cope without medication but i have to put in an effort to be normal. how can i help myself from falling into a depressed stage when normal and going very happy when there are events?
Hi,
Thank you for your questions.
First of all, remission is the aim for treating bipolar disorder. This require the efforts of both pt and dr. Look at the disease like high blood pressure, the aim is to keep the pressure at the normal range same as your mood.
Secondly, omega 3 is present in fish oil and also some seafood. This compound is speculated to be helpful in treating depression related illnesses. However, more trials are needed in order to prove the validity of the claim.
Thirdly, the medication that you took were supposed to balance the chemical in your brain. It does not cause a structural change in your brain. What you described as some part of your brain freezes, could be a side effect of the medication. Some mood stabilisers have been reported with, slower thinking, numb, stone...etc. Most of this are mild and temporary. Pls consult your Dr about this.
Lastly, the advise we can give you is try to recognise your early signs of relapse. Examples: problem falling asleep, excessive talking, running thoughts...etc. Recognizing these early signs will enable you to arrest the problem early. Work with you Dr and list down some of the signs. Then inform your close friends and love one about it. They, in term will be able to form your second safety net.
Take care.
Regards,
Depnet