[Correction] Manic Drugs More Disabling Than Enabling

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Every year thousands of Americans are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder. While historically doctors have relied on prescription

medications to treat this disease, there are a host of unpleasant

side effects often associated with prescription drug therapy.

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[Correction] Manic Drugs More Disabling Than " Enabling "

Copyright © 2006 IATB Network LLC. Anne Arthur

Bipolar Without Meds

http://www.bipolarwithoutmeds.com/

Little Known Side Effects Of Prescription Meds For Manic

Depression

Every year thousands of Americans are diagnosed with bipolar

disorder. While historically doctors have relied on prescription

medications to treat this disease, there are a host of unpleasant

side effects often associated with prescription drug therapy.

Some of the more common side effects of many manic medications

may include: sedation, lethargy, weight gain, nausea and even

anxiety. There are also many very serious side effects that can

occur with long term or even short-term use of many bipolar

medications, including common mood stabilizers like Lithium and

Carbamazapine.

Some of the more serious side effects may include liver

inflammation, heart problems, bone marrow suppression, tremor and

memory difficulties. Many drugs prescribed in conjunction with

mood stabilizers including anti-depressant therapy also carry

with them tremendous risks.

Certain types of antipsychotics are often prescribed in

combination with mood stabilizers to help manage mood swings in

patients with manic depression. Antipsychotics typically carry

with them the risk of a permanent disorder, tardive dyskinesia.

This condition results in involuntary muscle spasms and tremors

that can occur throughout the body. In many cases it is

irreversible. Other side effects of commonly prescribed

antipsychotic medications include sedation and weight gain.

Natural Approaches To Healing Bipolar Disorder

Many patients with manic depression are trained to believe that

they simply can't live life without prescription medication.

Unfortunately many prescription medications are also addicting,

requiring increasing amounts as time goes on and causing severe

withdrawal symptoms, often more difficult than the symptoms they

are supposed to treat, if a person wants to stop prescription

drug therapy.

It is important as a patient however you realize there are a

number of natural interventions that, when used effectively, may

help mitigate mood swings and improve your chances of coping

bipolar disorder with little or no prescription drug therapy.

Some of the more common approaches to treating bipolar disorder

naturally include:

1. Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation - Many people experience

vitamin and mineral deficiencies. When significant

deficiencies of certain vitamins and minerals can lead to

anxiety, panic attacks and depression. Helping alleviate

these symptoms may be as simple as taking the right

combination of quality vitamins and minerals. Even if

you eat a wholesome diet, there is a strong chance your

body isn't readily absorbing all of the vitamins and

minerals you need from your diet alone. This can lead

to deficiencies and resulting mood changes.

2. Omega 3 Supplementation - Many people particularly those

living in the West are deficient in Omega-3 essential fatty

acids. Deficiencies of Omega-3 dramatically increase your

risk of mood problems including severe depression.

Supplementation with a high quality fatty acid often helps

alleviate many of the symptoms of depression, and is safe

and side effect free.

3. Applied Kinesiology - Applied Kinesiology is a natural

approach to healing the mind, body and spirit. Using

muscle testing qualified health care practitioners can

diagnose chemical imbalances in the body, nutritional

deficiencies and allergies. All of these may contribute

to mood swings. AK therapy is a natural and safe way for

not only diagnosing weaknesses in the body but also

providing natural and effective therapies or interventions

geared toward promoting your mental health and well-being.

Treating Manic Depression On A Case By Case Basis

Bipolar disorder is not a one size fits all disease. Whether

taking prescription medications to treat your disease or

utilizing holistic approaches, patients often find what works for

one person may not work for another. Because of this it is vital

that each patient work individually with his or her health care

provider to decide the best course of action for treating your

condition.

For those interested in addressing their symptoms with natural

approaches, recent research has supported use of various

nutrients for treating symptoms of mood disorders. Recent work

suggests that more often than not psychiatric symptoms result

from various nutritional deficiencies, chemical imbalances and

even allergic reactions to various foods and environmental

toxins.

It is vital if you want to adopt a natural approach to healing

that you avoid abruptly withdrawing from any prescription

medication you are currently taking. Most prescription drug

treatments for bipolar disorder come with severe side effects if

withdrawn suddenly.

You will have to work one on one with your doctor to develop a

plan of action for slowly withdrawing from medications. The

length of time this will take depends on multiple factors

including how long you have taken prescription drug therapy and

the severity of your symptoms.

Many patients find that they can use natural treatments in

combination with drug therapy to reduce the number and dose of

medications needed to keep them feeling stable and happy. This is

a wonderful alternative for individuals interested in gradually

reducing the side effects associated with using multiple

prescription medications to treat their disease.

If you or someone you know suffers from manic depression,

recognizes that there is hope. There are many effective natural

and safe treatment choices available that will allow patients

with bipolar disorder to live a life that is carefree, happy and

rewarding.

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Anne Arthur is a freelance writer based in Denver, CO.

Her experience includes 10+ years working with natural and

traditional medical providers. Find out more about treating

bipolar disorder successfully without using prescription

drugs by visiting http://www.bipolarwithoutmeds.com/