Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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Hi - It was heartening to hear some success stories of persons free from their medication for extended periods of time. However, the intent of my question was - can it be done psychologically?
Most people (I think) have repeated mental patterns (e.g. they think they some kind of super-person when manic) and I was wondering if one can tackle these irrational states with the force of reasoning; by finding logical faults in the manic belief systems. As the schizophrenic hero in the movie 'A Beautiful Mind' reasons that the persons who he sees can't exist because they never get old!
I have been manic for 20+ years and after protracted efforts have finally understood my manic patters & their roots. So, I was thinking if I could successfully defeat them with reason...
Most people (I think) have repeated mental patterns (e.g. they think they some kind of super-person when manic) and I was wondering if one can tackle these irrational states with the force of reasoning; by finding logical faults in the manic belief systems. As the schizophrenic hero in the movie 'A Beautiful Mind' reasons that the persons who he sees can't exist because they never get old!
I have been manic for 20+ years and after protracted efforts have finally understood my manic patters & their roots. So, I was thinking if I could successfully defeat them with reason...
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