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==Treatment of bipolar disorder==

==Treatment of bipolar disorder==

Bipolar disorder is not believed to be a curable condition.  However, bipolar individuals can certainly lead a normal and happy life.  Many famous artists, writers and politicians have lived with this condition.

Bipolar disorder is not believed to be a curable condition.  However, bipolar individuals can certainly lead a normal and largely happy life, and have often been leaders in politics, science and the arts.  Famous bipolar individuals include [[Winston Churchill]], [[Buzz Aldrin]], [[Spike Milligan]], [[Stephen Fry]] and [[Tim Burton]], among many others.<ref>[http://www.bipolarrollercoaster.co.uk/famous%20bipolars-.htm Bipolar Roller coaster].</ref>

Long term treatment frequently involves the [[prescription]] of mood-stabilising [[drugs]], especially [[lithium]], which prevent the likelihood of manic episodes, and [[psychiatry|psychiatric]] assessments to determine the wellbeing of the patient and whether the [[medication]] is required.

Long term treatment frequently involves the [[prescription]] of mood-stabilising [[drugs]], especially [[lithium]], which prevent the likelihood of manic episodes, and [[psychiatry|psychiatric]] assessments to determine the wellbeing of the patient and whether the [[medication]] is required.