Like many other mental disorders, Bipolar disease cannot be cured.
With proper treatment, however, those suffering from Bipolar disease can manage their disorder.
A good prognosis depends largely on the individual and the way in which they manage their disorder.
Successful treatment plans for those suffering from Bipolar include becoming as informed as possible about their disorder and its treatment.
Treatment also includes taking the right kind and correct dosage of medicines as prescribed by their doctor.
A support system comprised of a competent medical doctor, therapist and family members or friends is also crucial to the Bipolar individual.
Finally, these individuals should also seek to establish a balanced lifestyle with a low level of stress.
First, those suffering from Bipolar disease should seek to learn as much as they can about the disorder they suffer from.
This may include reading books about the disorder as well as keeping a journal of their own symptoms and mood swings.
Only by being familiar with their mood cycles and the way they feel when beginning one of their manic or depressive cycles, can they tell their doctor when they have a problem.
Next, they must take their mood stabilizing medicines exactly as their doctor prescribes.
All medicines given to help stabilize Bipolar disease should be taken on a regular basis in order for them to best stabilize the moods.
If people suffering from Bipolar suddenly stop taking their medicines, the Bipolar symptoms may become worse.
Also, patients shouldn't take more or less of their medications unless they have permission from their doctor.
Altering the medicine dosage may also cause symptoms to worsen or may cause the patient to become unusually drowsy.
A support system is also crucial to anyone suffering from Bipolar disease.
This support system should include a medical doctor who will help the patient to find medications that will work best for them and their individual condition and symptoms.
A warm and caring therapist will also help the patient sort through the confusing feelings and emotions associated with Bipolar Disease.
Members of the immediate family and/or significant other are also integral parts of the support system.
Theses people can give the emotional support needed to get through the emotional ups and downs associated with Bipolar disease.
A balanced lifestyle is also important for those suffering from Bipolar disease.
This balance can come in the form of lessening stress.
While there is some stress that comes with life, some extra stress, such as taking on more work than you can handle, can be avoided.
Patients should also seek to eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly as well as getting up and going to bed at the same time each day.
By taking steps to follow a treatment plan, those suffering with Bipolar disease can manage and learn to live with their disease.
They must learn as much as they can about their disorder, take their medicines correctly, and seek a balanced lifestyle.
By taking advantage of their family, doctor, and therapist as a support system, Bipolars can learn to live successfully with their disease.