Posted by Harvester of Eyes on November 9, 2003, at 18:42:11
In reply to Treating episodes instead of meds 24/7, posted by Kira on November 9, 2003, at 18:24:44
An obstacle is the lag time between starting a med and having it work. There may be more than one, but the only drug associated with bipolar that I can think of that works immediately is clonozepam, for mania.
There is also the problem os creeping onset, where you don't realize the trend you are on until you are well into it.
There is of course the choice of raising or lowering meds based on season, stress or trend.
I love the concept but it's hard to think past these issues. Perhaps someone else has more insights.
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