Can person think his way out of a bipolar disorder instead of taking meds?

Think about it: Bipolar disorder is a neurobiological problem, carried through in one's genes & connectomes . If we could think our way through bpd, then we should be able to think our way through cancer, heart disease, strokes, diabetes, leukemia. Get the analogy? Unfortunately, no we can't, at least at this time. But cognitive behavioral therapy has been an effective adjunct to medication.

No: Bipolar is a serious condition--yet one that many scientists consider to have some evolutionary advantages. It is a permanent state of the human nervous system. Most people with this condition strongly resist medication, especially when young (as happens with diabetes, too). The proper balance of medication plus psychotherapy can greatly enhance the course of life. Many very successful people it.

Bipolar: Some studies have shown people with untreated bipolar are functional in life at a chance of 30 to 40 % and also suicide rate is highest in bipolar most bipolar patients need atleast 2 to 4 meds for long term stabilization. First make sure the diagnosis is acccurate and please get second opinion.