I'm bipolar type 1. I'm sick of my medications, the side effects and in general taking them along with the cost.
Does anyone know of any natural/ alternative ways of treating bipolar.
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They are alternative therapies but these should be used in conjunction with your weaning off medications and supported by your care team (physiologist & psychiatrist). If you live in metro area look up the local mental health hospitals in your arEa and see what services they offer.
You should ask for a referral to a psychiatrist for a review.
I am bipolar type 1 also and from my experience it's always a no. Nothing can substitute for the chemical missing from your brain other then prescribed meds. To me it always seems like a good idea at the time and then I go spiralling down real quick and am not of capable mind to make a reasonable decision regarding my mental health.
I have found, exersice and a healthy diet helps elevialte side effects. But meds work best.