What are some ways to treat Manic Depression without taking medication?
Manic depression or what most call Bi-Polar disorder is a very serious condition. Causes are unknown, and it’s strongly linked genetically. I believe alot has to to with chemical imbalances in the brain, but I’m not a doc so who knows. My ex sister in law has been diagnosed as being bi-polar. She has gone thru her ups and downs like an emotional roller coaster. Yelling at her daughters one minute and happy go lucky the next. It was hard on the family. She was prescribed Klonopin and Zoloft and has been taken them for the past 7 years. I’m not one myself to take even cold medicine if I don’t need to, but I believe one should not stop taking these type medicines. It also helps to be active, eat a well balanced diet, and maintain a active lifestyle. It’s recommended to do alot of outdoor activities like bike riding, skating, walking in the park, swimming at the pool or beach. Whatever you do, do it with family and friends. Having them around for support helps and is so important. They can