When you're in the grips of an ongoing bipolar episode, there really isn't much you can do to help yourself.  Therefore, any positive attempts at self-help would be on an ongoing basis to try to prevent episodes.

Sometimes people with bipolar disorder, depression, and other mood disorders have episodes when they feel extremely sad, hopeless, anxious, or confused. When these emotions get too intense, the person may harm themselves with acts of self-injury.

Taking medication on a regular basis is absolutley critical and here is why...

Testimonials of those who support a loved one with bipolar disorder and agrees with medication.

Testimonials of people with Bipolar Disorder who agree with taking medication for their disorder and some of their experiences.

Unfortunately, many of the medications that are used to treat Bipolar Disorder cause changes in your sex drive. This side effect is made even worse by the refusal of many people to talk about it.  This also makes it difficult to agree to take your bipolar medicine.

First of all, if you don't agree with your treatment for your bipolar disorder, know that you are not alone. Accepting a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder isn't always easy. Since there isn't a cure for this disorder and its treatment will continue throughout their lifetime, many people have a hard time accepting the facts of the diagnosis. Learning the stages of Acceptance will help you.

You may be struggling with whether or not you even believe in bipolar medications and/or that you want to take natural supplements instead of prescribed medication.  It might help you to know that many people, whether they have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or not, struggle with this issue. We live in a time where natural is considered better and many people resist the urge to subject their body to unnecessary chemicals and additives.

If you have bipolar disorder and are are struggling with control issues, you are not alone. Most people, who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, struggle with this. When unstable, we do not feel in control of our minds. We also do not feel in control of when we have to see the doctor, when we have to go to therapy, what medications we have to take, when we have to take them. The list goes on and on.  But the answer is not to stop taking your bipolar medication.

It is normal for people with Bipolar Disorder to prefer the highs of their manic stage, and resist taking medication that they feel “robs” them of that high, when it stabilizes their moods.