I am a regular reader of your medicalquestionsanswers.com. I have been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder for which I’m on medication throughout my life. These drugs make me feel very unnatural. I feel my emotions and my mind are being mechanically controlled. However I am taking the medicines regularly. I would like to know how else Bipolar disorder can be treated. Would psychological counseling help me?
Bipolar Disorder is a major psychiatric disorder. In the last decade we have gained better understanding of the causes and management of the condition. This disorder is treated with mood stabilizers—lithium carbonate, sodium valproate (divalproex sodium), carbama-zapine and other anticonvulsants. In addition, some patients may require other drugs like atypical antipsychotics (olanzapine, risperidone, arepripazole, etc.) and antidepressants (bupropione and SSRIs). Untreated this disease can become chronic with frequent episodes, devastating the life of the individual. In contrast, if the disease is caught early it can improve the outcome considerably. Most patients get adjusted
To do medications over a period of time, it’s very strongly suggested that you continue the medi¬cation. In case, you find your emotions and mental faculty dulling, consult your doctor who can either change your mood stabilizers or reduce the dosage.

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