Can you have a horrible life with bipolar disorder even though on medication?

5 Responses to “Can you have a horrible life with bipolar disorder even though on medication?”

1. Kimmy says:

   November 7, 2009 at 9:34 pm

   You can have a wonderful life. It may be that the medication you are on is not properly working or that you skip a dose. You must take the medication as prescribed and even if you feel well….still take it!
   If you are not skipping doses or stopping it due to feeling well then talk to your doctor about changing it as some ppl have to try many med’s before finding the one that works for them. After many years after using one that has worked you may have to change again but don’t worry as this is normal as well. My brother and sister both suffer from this disorder and I of anxiety. It is generally familial.
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2. Moody says:

   November 7, 2009 at 9:34 pm

   There’s always hope. NEVER give up.
3. livin life says:

   November 7, 2009 at 9:34 pm

   Yes you can but you have to work at it..meds dont cure anything, they are an aid to help you cope..take some good life skills classes, work with the doc on getting your meds perfedted and aim high.
4. Christina says:

   November 7, 2009 at 9:34 pm

   Im kind of asking myself the same question, ive been bipolar for three years now, and im only 15. I’ve been on multiple medications but nothing has worked so far, I dont know how some people do it…
5. Lilith says:

   November 7, 2009 at 9:34 pm

   Of course. You can have a horrible life and be totally stable too.

   I am living proof that you can have a happy life with the worst diagnosis as well. Borderline. I also have bipolar as well, but that was a piece of cake to deal with after I found the right meds.