above is 100 percent
i just add
6 years of recovery we always have it it always sleeps
but we learn to cope to get a hold and more control of it
i know like above it will never be fixed but my pits are now bumps
but when too much piles on me i still have a good slump but really easy to come out of
the meds are hell till they get it right then a year ago i had to talk to doc and shrink tired etc spread them out over the day and im fine
i will never stop my meds because i dont want that me back i didnt like that person im determined to grow and get better
To be honest, I do not think there is a magic want to cure bi-polar disorders.
But it can be managed either with medication and/or counselling and support.
If the medication that you are on is not working for you, you should make a appointment to see your doctor. It can take time to find the right medication that will work for you. And you also need to be on the medication for a few weeks before it starts to have any effect.
Don't just stop taking your meds because you think you feel better.
You may also find that now the season is changing and the days are getting shorter, that this may also affect your moods and how you feel.
If you do drink alcohol, then do get help from your doctor or by joining a group to help you to stop. When we feel down and low, we think that alcohol will make us feel better, but it doesn't it just makes us more depressed, but the fact that it is addictive.
If you have any interests or hobbies, see if there are any groups in your local area that you can join. Get support from friends and family if you are able to.
There are different types of counselling and your doctor can refer you to one that would be suitable for you.
Best wishes.
Hi and welcome,
It looks like you have been a member for a long time. Is this your first post?