Nicf03 Posted 09.27.08 | The love of my life and father of my daughters has bi-polar. He wants to control it with out medication...and I let him try. But I see in the near future him getting on meds. It's hard to watch him suffer from this and even be around him because it makes him unpleasant. I hope my daughters do not get it from him. |
alochbaum Posted 11.25.09 | The severity of the Bi-polar disorder is always something to be considered. I would say that my bi-polar is moderate and I have been successful at controlling my manic and depressive phases without medication. However, it does take quite a bit of control and self-awareness. When it has gotten severe (mostly the depressive stages), I've found medication to be necessary. I am happier without the medication, but it just takes knowing oneself and when to give in a take help. Good luck to you and your family. |
medgirl08 Posted 11.26.09 | My sister suffers from bipolar disorder, so I definitely know where you are coming from. It is so hard to watch people we love suffer, especially when there's nothing we can really do to make them 100% better. She takes medication and it helps, but she still has her ups and downs. I hope the man you love will learn how to control it on his own. Good luck with everything, and keep your head up. |
nathanstrand87 Posted 11.27.09 | My fiancé has bi-polar as well. Some days are perfect and you can't tell he has a disorder, others are horrible. He refuses to take medication so there is little I can do. I am open to suggestions on how I can convince him that he has a serious problem? |
clar1401 Posted 11.30.09 | Wow, this is a tough place to be in. I'm a teacher and I deal with lots of students who suffer from bipolar. Most of them do better when they take medication, but I've noticed that counseling helps, too. Good luck! |
ohmissvincent Posted 12.06.09 | I have bipolar disorder. It's a very hard thing to deal with without medication, but it can be done. The best thing to do for someone trying this is to offer up every bit of support you can muster. It is also helpful if they talk to a therapist who will help them with it without wanting to prescribe medication.People with bipolar can live healthy, normal lives without medicine. It's a bit harder, and takes a lot of work, but it can be done with time. |