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Can bipolar disorder be cured and if so, how?
next question. Is there an alternative to treatment other than medication, like herbs or something natural?
If medication is the last resort, what is the best medication with the least side effects?
Mike:
First question: No, there is no cure for bipolar disorder. It can be controlled, but it is something that you must live with your entire life.
Second question: There are some herbal treatments that can help ease certain symptoms. I'm afraid that isn't an area I feel I know enough about to discuss. It would be better to discuss this with a doctor or nutritionist.
Third question: There has been great results with both Seroquel and Lamictal (or a combination of the two). Both have few or no side effects and are quickly becoming drugs of choice with physicians.
I hope this answered your questions. Please feel free to ask more if you have any.
Joyce A. Anthony
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Joyce A. Anthony
Expertise
I can answer questions dealing with bipolar disorder in a parent, yourself or your child. I can give suggestions and insight into what can be expected of many medications for bipolar disorder. My most extensive knowledge is in children with bipolar disorder. Here I can give advice on dealing with daily events, schools, medication and professionals.
Experience
I am the daughter of a bipolar/schizophrenic parent, am bipolar myself and am raising a bipolar child. I have a background in Psychology from Gannon University, have run several parenting classes for those parenting bipolar children and have had extensive experience with medications, the school system, homeschooling a special needs child, dealing with counselors, doctors and other professionals in the mental health field. I write for a bipolar website, with the focus on educating the child with bipolar disorder on his/her illness.
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