My daughter it seems suffer from bipolar syndrome and taking fludac and antidepressants since last five years what is your advice.

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Dear Lybrate User, For Bi-Polar disrder your daughter shd take medicine life long just as one takes thyroid medicine. You must be in regular touch with the doctor even if everything is fine. Also have regular check up like once a year with the Psychiatrist. Along with it if there are emotional issues they need to be rectified so as to manage life more effectively along with medication. So look for a Psychologist who can unveil the root causes and work with her to manage her life and live it with ease. You can contact privately for further assistance. Divine Blessings!

Deepti Bhandari · Accepted Answer

Dear Lybrate User, For Bi-Polar disrder your daughter shd take medicine life long just as one takes thyroid medicine. You must be in regular touch with the doctor even if everything is fine. Also have regular check up like once a year with the Psychiatrist. Along with it if there are emotional issues they need to be rectified so as to manage life more effectively along with medication. So look for a Psychologist who can unveil the root causes and work with her to manage her life and live it with ease. You can contact privately for further assistance. Divine Blessings!

Amit Agarwal · Answer

Alternatively or with your medicines You can engage yourself in some form of yoga or relaxation to take care of your stress and anxiety as apparently from your situation it seems you are very anxious. You should also share issues with close friends and pursue your hobbies to buildup your self esteem. Maybe gardening, writing, painting, music etc.