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princesspea · 01-27-2005, 07:03 PM

Hi I decided to order a book ~ The Natural Medicine Guide to Bipolar Disorder.

Before I upset anybody I am not going off my meds! I just thought it would be a good suppliment and maybe I can lowwer my antid's. I have to say Hedge has inspired this move. I am not however doing it without my doc's advise. He's pretty open minded. We'll see!

I do have a question for you all. This is for me and some newbies here. What books have you read to help you understand your bipolar and how to handle it or just about bp in general?

Thanks for your responses.

Love,

Jamie

weasel · 01-27-2005, 07:48 PM

Hi! really, ive just read as much as i can online. its nice to get many many views instead of just one, especially since its not a black and white issue. there is so much gray area. there is a TON of reading about it on the web. good luck!

princesspea · 01-28-2005, 08:39 AM

Weasel,

Thanks! I've been reading on the web for years. I am just couirous about books now. There are so many here now that seem to know what they are talking about I'm sure the knowledge came from some where. Thanks again.

Love,

Jamie

Rani* · 01-29-2005, 05:14 PM

Jamie
My P-doc suggested a work book call "Living without depression & Manic depression"
by Mary Ellen Copeland. It's a workbook for Maintianing Mood Stability. I started
reading it then put it down and actually forgot I bought it until I seen your post.
What I did read was very helpful. Time to get back to it.

Im curious have you started reading the book you mention in your post. If so how
is it? I also do a lot of internet research where I found info on natural supplements
for bipolar. I started using them about 2 weeks ago and feel it's helped my depression.
I hope it lasts and Im not just in a hypomanic state.

Thanks for the posting, Rani

princesspea · 01-29-2005, 05:32 PM

Rani,

I just ordered the book and promise to keep you posted when I read it. It should be here any day now. I'm looking forward to it.

I will be ordering the book you talked about as soon as I'm done with this one.

What suppliments are you trying? I was in a research study involving Fish oil. I take that twice a day now. I would appriciate any and all suggestions.

Thanks!

Love,

Jamie