A lot of individuals are still being misdiagnosed with bipolar medication which has led to high levels of both under diagnosed and misdiagnosed patients, this despite the increased focus on the disorder and the use of support groups to cater for the social aspects of victims, this according to the, 2005 American Journal of Managed Care. Receiving timely and adequate treatment is often hard for victims with the illness when this happens. A good treatment of the disorder can be given if an accurate and early diagnoses of the problem is identified.
Weight Gain
Some medications are famous for making bipolar victims gain weight, many patients with this mental illness have complained. Because there was no prior warning by doctors or from their psychiatrists patients have been caught by surprise, in a matter of a few weeks or months patients can put on 20 pounds or 10 kilograms. In one year they can put on more than 50 pounds. Caused by certain medication which works against the intended result of medication treatments this weight gain can cause negative results. Besides being dull in their outlook they have also low self-esteem and depressed which happens to be a symptom of depression. Because they are able to manage their symptoms well a lot of victims may have no choice but to take this medicine.
Important Factors
This Mental illness depends on many things to successfully be treated:
Being given the right medicines.
Taking the right dosage.
A good working relationship with a good medical doctor who knows what they are doing.
A good, supportive and warm counselor.
Supportive family and a good support group.
A lifestyle that is well balanced and lots of exercise.
Wake times and regular sleep is very important.
Help in other Forms
Those with bipolar have to learn the hard way, they have to learn that medications are just one part of helping them get better. The use of medicine is just a part of the recovery process, however there is a lot that a patient must do to help oneself. Other treatments beside medication are available like therapies and a support network beginning from the immediate family.
Why a Support Group
Isolation can be worse than the illness which bipolar depression phase brings. People during the manic phase can lose valuable friends and also chase them away. Added to this is the stigma, the shame, deprivation of meaningful human contact the illness brings. The ability to react with one another and their social skills can be robbed.
Learning to Cope
A good survival tool which you can pick up in a support group is learning to cope. Other victims or those in bipolar support groups can teach you valuable information on avoiding mistakes made by others. There are successful patients who are compliant with their medication who can lay claim to getting moral and other social support from a support group. Sometimes in this gatherings a simple advice like a good nights sleep, taking your bipolar medicine diligently or just having a break is all that is needed to change those bad habits.
Weight Gain
Some medications are famous for making bipolar victims gain weight, many patients with this mental illness have complained. Because there was no prior warning by doctors or from their psychiatrists patients have been caught by surprise, in a matter of a few weeks or months patients can put on 20 pounds or 10 kilograms. In one year they can put on more than 50 pounds. Caused by certain medication which works against the intended result of medication treatments this weight gain can cause negative results. Besides being dull in their outlook they have also low self-esteem and depressed which happens to be a symptom of depression. Because they are able to manage their symptoms well a lot of victims may have no choice but to take this medicine.
Important Factors
This Mental illness depends on many things to successfully be treated:
Being given the right medicines.
Taking the right dosage.
A good working relationship with a good medical doctor who knows what they are doing.
A good, supportive and warm counselor.
Supportive family and a good support group.
A lifestyle that is well balanced and lots of exercise.
Wake times and regular sleep is very important.
Help in other Forms
Those with bipolar have to learn the hard way, they have to learn that medications are just one part of helping them get better. The use of medicine is just a part of the recovery process, however there is a lot that a patient must do to help oneself. Other treatments beside medication are available like therapies and a support network beginning from the immediate family.
Why a Support Group
Isolation can be worse than the illness which bipolar depression phase brings. People during the manic phase can lose valuable friends and also chase them away. Added to this is the stigma, the shame, deprivation of meaningful human contact the illness brings. The ability to react with one another and their social skills can be robbed.
Learning to Cope
A good survival tool which you can pick up in a support group is learning to cope. Other victims or those in bipolar support groups can teach you valuable information on avoiding mistakes made by others. There are successful patients who are compliant with their medication who can lay claim to getting moral and other social support from a support group. Sometimes in this gatherings a simple advice like a good nights sleep, taking your bipolar medicine diligently or just having a break is all that is needed to change those bad habits.
About the Author:
Ken P Doyle is an advocate for bipolar disorder and has a wealth of information on mental illness. As an advocate he is willing to share some excellent information and data on bipolar medication and bipolar support groups.
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