Hi,
Hope you’re having a good day.
I hate those commercials that say, “You need to take this,” or “You need to do that…”
They make me feel like if I don’t do it, I’m being left out of something, or something bad is going to happen to me, you know?
But then I shake my head out of the advertising propaganda and remember it’s just that – they want me to feel that way.
It’s just an advertising ploy to get me to buy something I don’t really need or want, and I know I’m not going to die without it!
I’m also realistic.
I remember that what works for SOME, doesn’t necessarily work for ALL!
That’s why I’m so careful about what I put into my body, and what I recommend to other people.
Like I’ve been really criticized for my stand on “miracle cures” for bipolar disorder.
Come on, we all know that there’s no cure for bipolar disorder right now.
I wish there were, I really do, because I’d be the first one to tell you!
It would be the headline of my Bipolar News section on the website!
But that’s just not reality, and I don’t want you to get scammed.
And I have had people write to tell me about these “miracle cures” and how they did get scammed, enough to know that they aren’t true.
But I’ve also been criticized about how I warn people about supplements and natural remedies as well.
So let me get that straight.
I’m not into propaganda. I’m not selling any natural remedies or anything myself, so I have nothing to gain by this.
And even though I’ve been accused of this (I have no idea where this came from), I am NOT a representative of a drug manufacturer making millions of dollars on my website pushing drugs (I am not a millionaire, believe me – I don’t even take a salary!)
I just want people to know the truth.
I do discuss supplements and natural aids in my courses/systems. But I do it with a big warning to do it WITH your doctor’s knowledge and permission!
And always IN ADDITION TO and NOT INSTEAD OF your regular bipolar medication.
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I have to acknowledge that these supplements and natural aids for people with bipolar disorder are out there, just like I have to acknowledge that these ads are out there for things I don’t need or want.
It doesn’t mean they’re bad OR good. I’ve heard they’ve helped some people, but I’ve also heard the opposite.
All I do is warn people that they should ALWAYS, ALWAYS CHECK WITH THEIR DOCTOR before trying any herbal or natural remedies.
In addition, remember that just because something worked for one person doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to work for you.
Think very carefully before you try something you’ve never tried before.
And always remember that “If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”
Some companies will try to take advantage of you, so be careful of that as well.
There is a saying that goes, “If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.”
In other words, if your bipolar medication is working, don’t mess with it.
I don’t want to keep repeating myself, but I don’t think I could say this enough times:
THERE IS NO CURE FOR BIPOLAR DISORDER, natural or otherwise.
Don’t listen to any advertisement that tells you that there is, even if there are a thousand testimonials from people with bipolar disorder who supposedly were cured using this product!
Think about this fact: There is NO, and I repeat NO, natural product, supplement, aid, or “cure” for bipolar disorder on the market today that has been approved by the FDA!!!
That ought to tell you something right there!
That isn’t just David Oliver talking. That is the Food and Drug Administration talking!
Don’t fall for fancy advertising. Don’t feel like you’re missing out on something. Listen to your doctor.
Do what is working for you.
Stick to your treatment plan, and the systems that you’re following, and you can manage your bipolar disorder.
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The FDA is the most corrupt organization going…they don’t approve half the drugs that would help people…because the pharmaceutical companies would go out of business…if we found a cure for Bipolar Disoder or for Cancer…they would lose billions…not millions….let’s get really realistic…
what i don;t understand,,how is it that a doctor know are body better then we know it ourselves,,i have bipolar,and i take 12 diffence kinds of meds,and there one that work really good and won;t get it back to me,,they call it a fix quick,,well i call it helping my panic att,,and i know how my body work with this med,,i love you email that i get from you,i understand them most of the tiem,,keep up the good work,as for what does work and don;t i feel our body can tell us too what we really need when we try the meds they ask us too,,but there are other that are body don;t need and they change it on us,,that not fair,,we know alittle something about our owe body,,,,kathy
As long as you are speaking for “traditional” doctors and “traditional” medicin i am not in.
HI THERE….
So there we have it there is no cure. I will just have to think before i speak. Try to control my mood, carry on with
my amitriptline and hope for the best.
Take Care Linda x
HI THERE….
So there you have it there is no cure, al just have to think before a a speak, and try to control my moods,and stick with my amtriptline,and hope for the best. Wot ever that is.
Take Care Linda x
I agree with you for the most part about natural cures and remedies. But, I wouldn’t put all my faith in the FDA either. They have been known to put stuff on the market, without looking at all the studies. Resulting in recalls and lawsuits. I feel the FDA doesn’t always work for our best interest.
Also, I wouldn’t say that there isn’t a cure for BP. The medical field is always on the fast track and theres many new discoveries coming out all the time. One of the discoveries that doctors are starting to use as a tool is EFT. Web site: http://www.emofree.com/ I’m not trying to promote this, but just passing on information. I use it as great tool for myself as a supporter and it seems to lessen the emotional cycles of my BP companion.
Hey Dave,
I read your stuff today, and I just don’t get that you said: Think about this fact: There is NO, and I repeat NO,
natural product, supplement, aid, or “cure” for bipolar
disorder on the market today that has been approved by
the FDA!!!
About the FDA? Dave??. They have approved too many drugs that are killing people. Just look at all the recalls last year. Anyway I had to correct you on trusting the FDA approved drugs.
I liked IT when you said “You got to look out for yourself”
I just remembered this from my past:
I won a poster contast about taking drugs when I was a kid, as a 4th grader, I put on my poster ” IF YOU TAKE DRUGS AND THINK ITS SWELL ” (drew a devil) ” IT WONT BE LONG TILL YOUR IN HELL”
I so beleive this. Don’t mess with GODS good creation, its that way for a reason. Go to drug alternative doctor’s or ask your doctor “What’s the alternative that I can take; instead of that drug?” If they don’t know, they’re lying. Doctor’s are pushing the drugs!!!!
Love ya Dave,
Joanne
I think the drug administration for amercia does not want there to be a herb for folks because they make so much money. so when you agree with them then you agree with keeping folks from getting a natural cure. I dont believe they want that to happen. I know this much. I believe in some things that others dont believe and I dont expect others to believe in what I do. I found somthing that works but the world wont listen so I keep silent because it works for me does not mean like you said it will all. I guess Renae Cassie tried and tried to make folks see but no one does so there is no sense in anyone else trying to make the usa wake up.
I used kava kava and St. John’s wort years ago, before I was diagnosed with bipolar. For me, they only worked for a short period of time to settle the anxiety. I am so much more stable, happy and level on my current medications (from my psychiatrist). I am able to do my job, be a mom and a wife, in which I am able to be a true partner and pull my weight in each. Im not afraid of crowds or leaving the house anymore. I am very blessed with a great husband, good doctor and caring counselor and support group(a twelve step program). It takes all of these things to finally be stable and happy in my life.
Chris-Chicago
hey dave boy i wish on a star everyday for new remedies i hope one day there will be some help thanks sharon feeney
I agree with you JOANNE and that is the way its ment to be
GOD seen me throw some bad patches and i am so thankfull.
linda x
One doesn’t have to approve 100% of FDA ethics to disapprove of commercialized natural cures. If they’re effective why has overpopulation accompanied “modern medicine”? I find David’s daily advice to be eminently sensible at no cost. What’s wrong with saying that bipolarity is currently incurable but not usually uncontrollable by medication if the sufferer cooperates? Isn’t that usually true?
I’m caretaker for m daughter and she refuses to takr her medicine. She claims she feels suicidal when she takes it.
So maybe Brenda Cox found something my daughter can use. Thank u if you can share.
I was soooo tired of taking my bipolar meds, and getting razzed for it by my friends, that I tried St. Johns Wort. Did you know that it’s cut with 79% grain alcohol?? This is what is sold in the Health Food Store!! I was so “wasted” by this supplement, until I FINALLY figured it out. Maybe it’s the alcohol that makes some bipolars feel better – who knows? But – I wouldn’t expose myself to ANYTHING not prescribed by my psychiatrist EVER.
I just had my dosage upped because of “mixed episode” and/or hyperactivity/anxiety attacks. At first, I didn’t want to take any MORE meds; I have a tendency to be very “affected” by increased medication, to the point of being a “zombie.” Well, I’m happy to report that the adjustment of my meds is working out WELL. I no longer have “magical thinking,” and I feel more “balanced.” My shrink is a “miracle worker,” and I will never dispute her again!
I agree that our bodies KNOW what they need; but if we’re going into an episode, the chemical signals in our brains are cross-wired, and we may not be able to discern just what our bodies DO need. LEAVE it up to your DOCTOR to determine what you need and how much. DON’T play with upping or downing your meds because you “don’t feel well.” It takes awhile to get accustomed to a new med regimen, so give it a chance.
BIG HUGS to all bipolar survivors and those who love us. May God bless you real good. I pray even MORE for my country.
Mr. Mark Denunzio;
I must agree, & also their are Many Herbal Treatments for many Ailments, which work FAR better than Synthetic Drugs.
However Drug Companies cannot paitent a Plant, so their is NO Money to be GRABBED! SADLY it is ALL to do with Money.$$$$
Drug Cartells used to PAY $100K to get a “New.” Psych. drug passed, & passed Quickly, they also employ the people who are on the Board whom pass the Drugs. Yes many psychs. work in ALL 3 steps, for ALL 3 Parties? The Drug cartells prevail. Drug Cartels NOW pay 1 Million, for a fast approval. Drugs are “tested” for 4 to 6 Weeks, ALL the results are “tweeked” to give the desired result….
The Drug makes 10’s of Millions pluss for the cartel daily. 1 Million is nothing.
Professors of psych. state, NOT to use a drug if it hasn’t been in use at least 7 Years, so as you can see long tearm effects, how the Children are Born…
ALL of these Drugs,cause the symptoms which are described in the DSM, theirfore they are the Desorder!
Only we who are forced to use these VILE Drugs know what they do, aparently.
Though I cannot find 1 “dr” who will even try the “medication.”
Yet they ALL tell me it is so good.
Pitty it ALL does the exact opposite of what they tell me it does.
Suzanne;
Have you tried lowering your drug intake?
http://www.depression gone in 3 minutes I am told is great, and unlike psych. has a money back Guarentee.
Low cholesterol, “antipsychotics”, & OR “Mood stableizers” can cause depression, as does psych. Or just the Natural events of life. The Death of a Loved one for eg. NO Pill or injection my 1st psych. told me would change myself, the past, the future or anybody else. Nor could she change me.
What is her Job then, & what R the drugs for?
Kathy;
psych. know nothing, they mearly deceribate us damage remove our Minds with vile drugs.
They still study that Mysoganistic (Woman Hating) Fraudulent paedifile Freaud. Proof still nothing is known.
Brenda Cox;
Please share your descovery with us.
Their are many Herbal remidies we do not know about as a Plant cannot be patiented, Hence their is NO Money to be made from it.
Nancy;
I like your Daughter am at my worst whilst on “Antipsychotic meds.”
The “medication” makes me depressed, angry, lonly, Scuicidal… Too much “Mood stabilizer Li does the same. Yes it ALWAYS does the opposite of what the “dr” tells you it does.
psych “treatments” DOUBLE the Scuicide rate…..
psych & its’ “therapies” are the disorder.
ALL psych.”Therapy” is KNOWN to cause ALL it is supposed to “Cure.”
After over 8 Years I can see no other answer; BP for One is: Totaly iatrogenic, via polypharmacy.
Of the psych. By the psych. And FOR the psych.
Your Daughter though should ease slowly off the “medication” or it will shock the system & cause further decline.
As psych. wishes. They know we ALL stop “medications.”
I havn’t used for years.
All psych “Treatments” are PROVEN to cause brain Damage which in turn leads to behaviours which are described in the DSM!
Landa, & Joanne;
FDA passes that which pays it profits by.
Drug Cartels used to pay $100K to have a “new””antipsych drug” passed. NOW they pay $1 Million Plus for Fast Aproval. On top of that the Guys to give aproval are also employed by directly or indirectly these folk can be traced to the Payroll. They hold shares etc in the Drug companies….
The “new” drugs are tested on people for 4 to 6 Weeks MAXIMUM, the results are “Tweeked” for the desired “result.” It’s on the shelf.
The drugs, well world wide studies PROVE NON Drug Treatment, whithout Electroshock “Therapy” Lobotomy….
Provides FAR Superior results & LESS readmition.
Why the Drugs then? MONEY.
Drug cartels Pat psych.
Do you notice as I BP Diagnosis is up, so are shows whom have “bp” characters.
Yes their is a lot of advertising for it. As we had ads for add, addd, adhd not long ago.
If my Children did NOT Run aroun, make Noise, break things fight ocasionaly….
I would be worried, as that would NOT be a Child.
Herbal remedies can be very effective in addition to prescription drugs. It’s always best to get professional advice, as certain meds can be incompatible with certain herbs and as Dave says what is good for one person maybe bad for another. I have had positive experience with ginseng to boost my energy and give me a lift when feeling down. My boyfriend’s psych advised him to be very careful with ginseng, as it can lift you up too high if you have bipolar.
SUZANNE, in Ireland and the UK the health food shops sell St. Johns Wort and other herbal remedies in tablets. There is no alcohol in them.
Let’s face it, there’s just too much ignorance today concerning the herbs that use to be relied on, by our ancestors for their daily ailments.
Now, with our fast paced society who has the time to apply the effort to educate ourself properly about what great grandma took for granted.
It’s so much easier to take your medication and move on.
Yes, I am thankful to God for those caring medical professionals who do give us health, healing and life,
mentally and physically
But with all the outrageous cost, side effects and chemicals, I can’t help but feel we gave up something very valuable in substituting expensive presription drugs for affordable God given healthy food and medicine.
Vicky
Once again I learned something far too late about Bi-Polar. I always sugested to my other there was hope and it could be beaten, sadly I know now I not only wasted my time, but helped push her away by telling her so often there could be a cure if she tried or looked enough, I just didnt understand, but these readings help me feel and understand better why I lost somebody that was so wonderful then so……….out there. Keep up the good work, I spent thousands of dollars in therapy trying to understand that relationship, and these past few weeks reading these, has helped me realize how helpless she was to my ignorance, but also that I had far less control over it than I thought, that disease ran our relationship.
Dave: Thanks for some good advice as usual. I was in a depression for about two months this past winter and I credit you for bringing me out of the depression. I discovered your web site in January, since then I have been in a very good mood. The information that you provide is very beneficial to many people. I realize that much of the information is designed to provoke discussion. Judging from the responses you receive your information does just that. Thanks again. Chuck Lessard
Hello Dave –
Just read your e-mail about “Natural / Herb Remedies”….well I have tried everything they have out there just about, and honestly, I have not seen significant changes! and I have been using them for years, have not seen a lot of help, so in my opion, I don’t think they work that great, maybe for someone else, but they had very little effect on me, it would be great if they did, instead of filling your body with chemicals and their side effects!