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Originally Posted by tiger8
Thanks for writing about your experiences.
Did you not get informed about other options then other than asking if you are OK with taking meds? 
I'm not worried about being forced to take medication, I'm not dangerous to myself or to others so not getting hospitalized against my own will and I suppose that's the only case where you'd be getting forced to. |
To be honest, I didn't really ask about other options... though I did begin therapy about the same time as my meds. I was just so desperate when I went in I was willing to try anything. I also lived untreated for about 15 years. My life was a mess; I was self-medicating... but, now, of course, I miss it. Yes, it was a mess, but it was my mess.
I know it's very unorthodox, and taboo, but I (personally) found (and still find) cannabis to be very helpful in regulating moods
when needed -- though
not something I would openly suggest to someone who is
regularly psychotic (my psychosis comes and goes and I can usually feel it setting in and so I know when to avoid it).
Also, I found a book a few months ago that has been quite helpful called:
"Overcoming Bipolar Disorder -- A Comprehensive Workbook for Managing Your Symptoms & Achieving Your Life Goals" by Mark S. Bauer, Amy M. Kilbourne, Devra E. Greenwal, Evette J. Ludman w/ Lind McBride
Overcoming Bipolar Disorder: A Comprehensive Workbook for Managing Your Symptoms and Achieving Your Life Goals: Mark Bauer, Evette Ludman, Devra E. Greenwald, Amy M. Kilbourne: 9781572245648: Amazon.com: Books