| − | 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> | + | 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.
| + | Traditional 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 well being of the patient and whether the [[medication]] is required. However, recently a nutritional supplement has been used with great success with bipolar patients or greatly reduced their need for medication and the supplement was featured in several psychiatric and medical journals [http://www.naturalnews.com/023071.html]. In addition, ''Discovery Magazine'' and other major media publications positively reported on the supplement.[http://www.truehope.com/press_coverage.asp] |