Hi,<\/p>\n
How’s it going? <\/p>\n
I heard a really sad story about
bipolar disorder and it brings to mind and important
warning that I repeat over, and over and over again.<\/p>\n
Here’s what happen. A friend of mine told me
that in his gym, a woman came up to her and said,
“I’m Bipolar.” and then she began to ramble on
and on about, according to my friend, everything
from what it means to have bipolar disorder, to
her bad childhood, to the fact that she is not
going to be taking her medications any more,
to the fact that her doctor said she should
take her medication or she will get manic.<\/p>\n
Then she went on to say she was going to use
natural remedies to control her bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n
Then my friend said this woman went around the
gym, made inappropriate comments to many members
and then she started touching people inappropriately.<\/p>\n
My friend was kind of excited to tell me because
he said, “You’re in the field so I thought you would
be interested.”<\/p>\n
Well I kind of didn’t really want to hear this
story because it’s a sad one. <\/p>\n
I just don’t understand why people with bipolar
disorder stop taking their medication. There
are so many negatives when you stop taking your
medication. <\/p>\n
NOTE. I am not a doctor, lawyer or therapist
and can’t diagnose, treat or make any medication
recommendations.<\/p>\n
BUT, I have seen time and time again when people
go off their medications really bad things happen.
People who do this wind up saying and doing really
bad things. <\/p>\n
Just look at this lady in the gym. She made a total
fool out of herself. She also made people with
bipolar disorder look bad. What do I mean?<\/p>\n
Well if people saw and hung around the people that
work for me, or my friends with bipolar disorder,
you would think that people with bipolar
disorder are super cool, smart and great to be
around.<\/p>\n
But when you are around people like my friend
met in her gym you think that people with bipolar
disorder can be super crazy.<\/p>\n
It’s sad but true. <\/p>\n
Let me address the natural remedy thing. As you
might know, I have a guide on natural remedies
at:<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.bipolarcentral.com\/alternativetherapies\/ <\/p>\n
If you got this, you know that I spent a ton of
money and time figuring out the deal with natural
“stuff” for bipolar disorder and what was true
and what wasn’t true.<\/p>\n
I am so shocked that people get off their bipolar
medications, go against what the doctor says,
don’t even consult the doctor about what they
are doing with their “natural” treatments. It’s just amazing
to me. <\/p>\n
It’s simply beyond my comprehension to understand.
I have spoken to Michele Soloway who works for me
and has bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses.<\/p>\n
Michele is SUPER high functioning. Anyway her sister
decided one day to get off her medications and eventually
ramped up into mania and then crashed into depression
and eventually took a gun and shot herself to death.<\/p>\n
ALL BECAUSE SHE DECIDED TO GET OFF HER MEDICATION<\/p>\n
Michele tells me many times, the difference between
her sister alive and dead is the fact she decided
to get off her medication.<\/p>\n
Now Michele also tells me that one reason people get
off their medications is because of side effects. They
either think they are going to get them OR they actually
do have some.<\/p>\n
But Michele has told me time and time again along with
my own experience with my mom, doctors can help reduce
or eliminate side effects on medications IF they know
you are having them.<\/p>\n
What’s that mean? If a doctor knows that you are
experiencing side effects they can work with you
to help you reduce, eliminate or deal with them.
However if you don’t tell the doctor, they never
will know so you can’t get the help.<\/p>\n
So there are three important messages here today. <\/p>\n
1. Don’t get off your medication and if you are a
bipolar supporter, encourage your loved one to stay
on his\/her medication.<\/p>\n
2. If you are interested in natural “things” for
bipolar disorder, make sure you talk them ALL over
with your doctor. Period. No debate on this one.<\/p>\n
3. If you have side effects or have any concerns
talk to your doctor about them. Don’t hide this feeling.
Tell your doctor and he\/she can help you deal with them.<\/p>\n
Well I have to take off for now. If you want, please
take a look at my courses\/systems.<\/p>\n
SUPPORTING AN ADULT WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER?
Visit:
http:\/\/www.bipolarsupporter.com\/report11<\/p>\n
SUPPORTING A CHILD\/TEEN WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER?
Visit:
http:\/\/www.bipolarparenting.com<\/p>\n
HAVE BIPOLAR DISORDER?
Visit:
http:\/\/www.survivebipolar.net<\/p>\n
Catch you later.<\/p>\n
Your Friend,<\/p>\n
Dave<\/p>\n
P.S. Check out my F.ree blog with copies of emails
that I have sent in the past and lots of great
information for you:
http:\/\/www.bipolarcentral.com\/supporterblog\/<\/p>\n
P.P.S Check out my F.ree podcast. Hear me give
mini seminars designed to teach you information
you can’t learn anywhere else.
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Hi,<\/p>\n
How’s it going? <\/p>\n
I heard a really sad story about
bipolar disorder and it brings to mind and important
warning that I repeat over, and over and over again.<\/p>\n
Here’s what happen. A friend of mine told me
that in his gym, a woman came up to her and said,
“I’m Bipolar.” and then she began to ramble on
and on about, according to my friend,<\/p>\n