Posted by Lao Tzu on July 17, 2008, at 10:37:26
In reply to Bipolar Alternatives, Anyone???, posted by bleep on July 10, 2008, at 23:23:56
You might want to ask your doctor about a drug called Lamictal. It is very good for stabilizing mood and for depression as well. I've been taking it for a couple of years, and it seems to help me. It is approved by the FDA for bipolar disorder. I'm surprised your doctor hasn't mentioned it. My doctor put me on it right away. Also, there is Lithium carbonate (Eskalith), which helps a lot of people when other anticonvulsants and mood stabilizers don't work. Depakote is another drug for mood stabilization. As far as natural substances, a combination of fish oil and borage oil helps me tremendously with my mood/energy/and depression.
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