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Jun 15, 2008, 02:52 PM
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I am bp1. I'm not in any regular therapy but I do see a pdoc. We meet, talk and, make sure the meds are still working.. He always asks if I need to see a t and I always say no. Right now I'm good. I'm level. But I was wondering what type of therapy other BP'ers have. I see where some have no therapy and some have been in therapy for years. I met the t and she told me she didn't do any long term therapy and she only did CBT. Now. My question is, how can CBT help some one that is Bipolar?
LOL - ...or do I need to go to therapy to find out? 
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Jun 15, 2008, 09:01 PM
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I haven't found a good balance of meds yet, but therapy has been a life saver for me on more than a few occasions. I figure even if I do find a good balance of meds I'm going to want to have a t on board and ready to help out when things get rocky becuase inevitably they are going to get rocky again. I can't tell you specifically how CBT and bipolar disorder go together but I know that I am grateful for my t and it's probably the only thing keeping me sane through all the medication changes and what-not. Take care.
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Jun 15, 2008, 10:19 PM
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Hi Liberada,
I have bi-polar also, and follow a medication regimine as well as weekly therapy. I also was inpatient in a specialized program several years ago which also offered group CBT. It wasn't geared towards those with bi-polar only. I was at a really bad place back then, and it did seem to get me through the rough spots. Wish you well in your decision! Dee
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Jun 16, 2008, 08:13 AM
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Thank you gravyyy and Dee ... no decisions to make really. The pdoc knows I'll call the t when the time comes. And it will come, I'm sure. Right now I'm ok. I would say "unfortunately" I know how bad it can get. But since I know how far down the spiral goes, I'm fortunate to know when I need to start making calls.
I'm glad I have you all at PC as well! 
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Jun 24, 2008, 11:48 PM
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CBT is very effective with people with bipolar. I am currently in a group with a therapist who is teaching DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). Most of the other women in the group have borderline personality disorder, but with my bipolar 1, I fit right in!!--Suzy
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