I take lithium which is pretty natural considering it’s a salt!

I try to take a multi vitamin but that’s all outside of my prescribed meds.

Thank you for sharing Kisses2016, and Splitscreen.

I only take medication- proven to work for me- why change it - hugs!

In place of pharmaceutical meds - no way. On top of my antipsych and antidepressant, I take a multivitimin, omega 3-6-9, and a B complex.

In addition to my Prescription meds, I take Vitamin D to help keep Depression at bay. I try to spend time in the sun each day to get Natural Vitamin D, it's the best source. I also exercise daily for Natural endorphin boosters, helps me stay calm and feeling good.

But there's no "natural" treatment for BiPolar Disorder, just things you can do to augment your Psychiatric Medical Treatment plan.

Only thing apart from my proper bipolar meds is vitamin D. Other than that good sleep routine and getting out into nature.

I tried, before I got a diagnosis, various natural remedies. None worked.

Since then I've done alot of research into the field and found there indeed isn't anything that helps but plenty that make it worse. And additionally I found out that many of the natural remedies on offer do not even contain what they are supposed to. It's a very murky and profitable area with virtually no oversight.

I've also seen in a girl I knew in grad school, that she did yoga, to help keep her emotions leveled and weaned off her bipolar meds

we need to remember that bipolar is episodic so while you can go off meds for a while, the bipolar will return, often stronger. Don't do it. We've lost friends that way.

I didn't say that I was coming off my prescribed medication. I am just interested in doing natural things to improve my health. I take vitamins and supplements, stay active and eat healthy. I also use the coping skills that I learned in therapy. I just want to share information about the natural things we can do to improve the symptoms of our mental health. There are lots of natural things we can do to help. I want to make it known to everyone that I am not advising anyone to come off of their Psych meds or to go against the advice of their doctor. I know how dangerous it can be to come off of Psych meds without the help and monitoring of a doctor.

my comment wasn't aimed at you

I wish there was something natural that would help me. I think anyone who might have BP has a unique type. There is BP1, or 2 and also different episodes or cycles. I think as your Doctor about any alternatives and ask them to see what is right for your BP. Thanks.

Thanks Acuriousfish and Realheart! You are right mental illness can effect people differently and what may work for one person may not work for another. It is important to communicate with your doctor and other professionals about your care like your counselor, therapist and dietician. I find that getting a good amount Omega 3, 6 and 9 helps. B vitamins and D, magnesium, tumeric, ginger. exercise, drinking enough water, getting enough sleep, meditation, breathing exercises, listening to uplifting music, using art as therapy, writing, using aroma therapy, good self care, having a good support network, and taking a good multivitamin all seem to help me. Magnesium helps me sleep better and helps with pain. Tumeric and ginger help with inflammation. B vitamins help with Depression a lot they help to lift your mood. My dietician helps me with my diet and that helps with mental health as well as many other health problems. Meditation helps me to relax, clear my mind and focus. It helps me to combat symptoms of Bipolar like racing thoughts and helps me with anxiety.