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Compliance Issues

Medications are the primary method of treatment for bipolar disorder (manic depression). The long-term prognosis is good for those treated with the proper drugs. However, medication compliance is a problem. Side effects are often intolerable and the meds often seem unnecessary for those who find stability. Found here are resources and information relating to this topic.

Reliance on Anti-Anxiety Meds
A forum member asks, "My therapist yesterday wanted to explore why I am resistant to the idea of having to rely on antianxiety meds to get through the normal stresses of the day. ... for some reason I criticize myself for not being able to handle anxiety without these little white pills." In his answer, BrianHost gets to the heart of why relying on meds is not a weakness.

Disastrous Medication Changes
Don't try this at home! Changing medication dosages without consulting your doctor can have devastating effects. Part of the “I’m Bipolar” series by Marcia Purse.

Medication Struggles Continue
As we juggle the medications to try to find the right "drug cocktail" to promote mood stability and weight loss, now the insurance company starts to interfere. From the "I'm Bipolar" series.

Speaking from Experience: About Stopping Your Meds
Taking medications is an important part of the treatment of bipolar disorder. Non-compliance with medication therapy is not uncommon. We asked people why they have considered going off their meds.

What Do You Think About Stopping All Your Meds?
Experiences and insights from bipolar people who have gone off all medications at some time in their lives, from our Speaking from Experience series.

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