Hi all,

I am suffering terribly with what has now been labeled as bipolar disorder. I don't have access to a well trained homeopath and am thinking of giving it a go myself, hopefully with some help. I realize that it is not optimum but at this point i am considering lithium bc it is impossible for me to continue living this way...i have a husband and 2 young children)


My mental states change rapidly , the manic states are characterized by great irritability and agitation. i feel like throwing things around and yelling "just everyone get away from me!" i feel like i have had too much coffee, jittery and fidgetty
my mind feels like it is running on fast foreward, like i have to hurry hurry.. i am especially irritated if i am interrupted or if i have to stop what i am doing...i also can be very happy and chatty, going from one subject to another, with waves of what i can only describe as a euphoric rush, my stomache feels like it is rounding the big hill of a roller coaster

I am relieved by being alone where i knock out alot of work and feel elated about it (i get agitated quickly when the family returns with all of the chaos)
I am also always better in the early evening around dusk until bedtime.i usually don't have trouble sleeping.

I am worse right after i get up and on weekends because of the unstructured time, also any day when things change without any warning to me...so i guess i'm better when there is order to the day.


The deppression hits my limbs feel very heavy and i don't feel like talking i still feel like i want everyone out of my way and don't tolerate change very well. It is worse if my husband and i get in a fight (which happens more often when i'm cycling through these mood swings) i often feel like i wish i would die but don't have the courage to kill myself, i think about running off but know i couln't liv with the guilt over leaving my children....when i feel this way i drive around listening to books on tape and the soothes me or i write in my journal , i usually feel better being around friends but have to force myself out.... definately i am meaner to my family and much happier with friends and even nicer to strangers


I often move from the *wanting to die* feelings to waves of euphoric happiness in less than half a day. This is all happening presently. Mostly the agitated feelings , though alot of heavy deppression, ugh! each switch is usually accompanied with the roller coaster feeling in my tummy

I always have the feeling that i need to yawn and sometimes feel out of breath , like my lungs aren't getting enough air.


I am also having digestive symptoms presently. I always feel the urge to have a bowel movement and i never feel fully evacuated. They are soft and messy , though this may change quickly also.


Is anyone willing to comment on this, is it dangerous for me to attempt? I feel desperate to help myself, i do *not* want to take the drugs that i keep hearing are the only way for me to have a normal life


Thank you in advance, Kelly (i used to post under the name stClaire)

[ 08 January 2002: Message edited by: beloved ]</p>

Dear Kelly,
It is better to have professional homeopathic support whenever possible.
Try the following site to find a homeopath near you
www.homeopathy-cures.com
You may also be able to find a student clinic which may be less expensive.
It is too hard to prescribe for oneself as there is a lack of objectivity.

I have treated a number of people with bipolar disorder, and I can honestly say they have been the most difficult cases I have ever had!

I do not think you will be able to treat yourself - just as none of us can treat ourselves for our emotional problems. You will not be able to see clearly what your problems really are - you are too busy having them.

If you end up proving or aggravating on a remedy, or if your state suddenly shifts - what will you do? How will you know what is happening to you? You need an objective party to manage and provide feedback.

I have cured 2 cases of bipolar disorder, but only after many many months of treatment, often needing several changes of remedies at the right time. Many of the others did not hang in for more than one or two treatments, and only ever came during the manic state, which I have found to be a highly compensated state. It is therefore fairly useless for prescribing. Only if they dared to come during the depressed state was I able to stabalise their condition. I think many people with bipolar are ashamed of the depressed state, and only wish to be seen during the manic state.

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David Kempson.<br />Dip.Homoeopathic Medicine.<br />Lecturer Australian College of Natural Therapies (Brisbane Campus)<br />Member AHA, AROH, HMA<br />Member Australian Homoeopathic Association. Member#0442.

Thanks for the replies,

There is a homeopath that travels to my area periodically, but i feel that my situation requires being seen pretty often because my cycles are rapid and i experience alot of mixed states which are between manic and depressive (its pretty much hellish )

I have long periods of time where i am normal and healthy...would it be better to seek constitutional treatment during those times?

Since i can't pin down the times when i will be depressed ( some bipolar patients are depressed for long periods of time) is it unlikely that i will be helped if i seek help while in a mixed state?

It costs alot of $$$ to see the homeopaths in my area and it is not covered on insurance...how do most of you handle someone like myself who needs to be kept in touch with more often? I definately have a hard time affording the fees in my area. I hate that $ is an issue but it definately is

I apreciate the responses, it is definately frustrating to be so hard to help...it feels like my whole life will fall apart (when i'm cycling) and there is nothing i can do about it.

Is anyone familiar with the effects of lithium? My sense is that it is pretty harmfull and suppressive and it will poison my daughter who is still nursing unless she weans. feeling lost

Blessings, Kelly

[ 08 January 2002: Message edited by: beloved ]</p>

Hi,

Homeopathy is VERY effective in treating bi-polar disorder.

But you must seek out a maseterful and experienced homeopath.

If you have to travel, put it on a credit card, whatever you must do, do it. It will be worth your while more than you can imagine.
Hang in there. There IS light at the end of this tunnel for you. Absolutely.

When you are experiencing symptoms, it is sometimes hard to 'move', but if you force yourself and get moving it gets easier and easier.
There are things which will give you some immediate relief.

4 tablespoons of FLAX OIL per day.
A HIGH quality vitamin supplement in high potency.
Eliminate completely: sugar in all forms, caffeine, dairy.
100 deep breaths in the freshest place you can find - through the nose and out the mouth, slowly, every day (this is powerful).

There are other things, too. I don't want to bombard you right now.

If you don't have the funds or access to Barlean's Organic Flax oil from any Health Food store near by - email me and I will send you some for free.

I will also tell you what multi-vitamin supplement is excellent also if you wish to know. Email me.

There is releif for you - and joy,

With Love,

Smiles....

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We must study, study, study and think deeply so that we can hit the bulls - eye (find the Similimum) as often as we possibly can....<p>God Love Us....

Dear Kelly,
Sorry to hear of your state. You ask about Lithium. I am no expert, but I heard that the drug has horrible side effects, especially in long term use on kidneys and I believe also the liver. I too believe that being seen by a homeopath would be the best solution and to do so in the "down" period of depression seems obvious to me. It is important for you to know that you are not "nuts" or anything - your ailment is a form of a diseased state which needs to be addressed. I congratulate you to seek help, that is more than most manage to do. I wish you good luck in finding it.
Best wishes, Claudia

When seeking a homeopath,

Please keep in mind that you want an EXPERIENCED homeopath for your case.

If you wish to reveal your city and state, I'll bet myself and some other people on the board can guide you VERY WELL to and experienced and masterful homeopath!!!!

Do not worry, help is on the way for you.

Take care and Gode Bless....

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We must study, study, study and think deeply so that we can hit the bulls - eye (find the Similimum) as often as we possibly can....<p>God Love Us....

Lithium is a TERRIBLE drug with a huge variety of side effects - many people are left much more sick than when they started. Having said that, without any other form of treatment, it can be hard living with bipolar, and some people are a danger to themselves when left untreated. But from what I have observed, Lithium seems to kill the soul in these people.

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David Kempson.<br />Dip.Homoeopathic Medicine.<br />Lecturer Australian College of Natural Therapies (Brisbane Campus)<br />Member AHA, AROH, HMA<br />Member Australian Homoeopathic Association. Member#0442.

Thank you *so* much for sending some hope

Smiles, i would love to know about the other supplement, i will email you after i get the kids into bed

I am in Richmond VA. USA if anyone has a good reccomendation that would be great. I would never have an HMO and don't usually use or count on insurance, just assume that bc of the changeable nature of this condition i would have to see someone or be in touch so often .

Thanks for the encouragement, i will definately spare no expense Kelly

Dear Kelly,

Do you mind if I ask you a few questions? I hope I'm not being too forward in asking these questions, but they're an aspect of a remedy that comes up for you that's hurried, must keep busy, yawns, has a "wild, crazy feeling", "air hunger" and a constant urge for stool.

How would you describe your interest in sexual matters? In terms of environment: do you prefer open cool air, warm rooms, spaciousness...in what environment are you most and least comfortable in? How do you react to consolation? How fast or slow do you walk? What about food and drink habits and desires?

Thanks,
Snoopy

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