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What Causes Bipolar Disorder?

I am bipolar looking for a way to take something natural besides lithium. I currently without medical insurance and have been getting lithium from my general doctor for the last 26 years. i lost a job of 24 years recently and have had major problems with my symptoms. The side effects from the lithium are getting to me. i have been taking it for 35 years. Any ideas?
Wed, 3 Aug 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Along with lithium, counselling by psychologist is also very important for better symptomatic relief.
So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.
Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it's solution.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Don't worry, you will be alright with counselling sessions.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Bipolar Disorder?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Along with lithium, counselling by psychologist is also very important for better symptomatic relief. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it s solution. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Don t worry, you will be alright with counselling sessions. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.