Can bi-polar be treated with accupuncture and chinese medicine?
Aug 30, 2010 in
Health FAQs
My psychiatrist has put me on everything the past few years and I always get some of the serious side effects. I felt better off of my meds. I get moody sometimes and have outbursts even on meds as if I’m not on them. I feel like I’m taking years off of my like with all of this medicine going in my system. Please help.
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4 comments
Cassie T on August 30, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Sure. I studied psychology, and here’s what most doctors don’t tell you.
Therapy is just as effective as medication. And medication, or therapy, are just as effective as herbal supplements, alternative medicine, or anything else. The only ineffective method of dealing with mental illness, is doing nothing.
So, it appears, that ALL mental intervention is really at least half a placebo effect. The important thing is that you feel like you’re doing something proactive for yourself. It doesn’t matter what it is, as long as you’re doing it.
So, if you get side effects with medication, sure, try Chinese medicine. It works just as well as anything else.
All that matters is that you feel like you’re doing something good for yourself.
Ragged on August 30, 2010 at 7:19 pm
accupuncture wont work although ive heard positive remarks about some chinese medicines not quite sure which ones though
just curious on August 30, 2010 at 7:19 pm
I say it’s worth a try….I always like lamictal…and lithium is just a natural mineral that your body is lacking (it just takes more tweaking)…you just have to make sure to keep up with your blood monitoring when you are on these medications. Making sure you have the right amount in your system is half the battle to cutting out your "manic" periods more…and keeping up with actually talking to someone (and not just about your meds) helps A TON…
I’m nursing right now so I’m not on anything….keep us posted if you try anything new and let us know if it ends up working…
sladej85 on August 30, 2010 at 7:19 pm
i can sympathise with you.i am on lots of medication for bi-polar,its a nightmare.if you feel better of meds can your doctor give you some medication such as Lorazepam just to take when you get moody and have outbursts,this would relax you.Personally i dont think bi-polar can be treated with acupuncture and chinese medicine,however if you do decide to take this option,speak with your doctor first and let us know how you get on as this is an interesting question.
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