Can Bipolar Disorder be cured?
There is no clear answer here, certainly there is no one cure. There are some people who will never experience another episode of mania or depression again even without further treatment, but this is rare. Usually there will be periods when the individual remains well for a given period of time, only to find the symptoms reappear. Having said that, much can be done to reduce the severity or duration of an episode, or even the number of episodes experienced. Once the diagnosis is made steps can be taken to minimize the extent of the mood swings and thereby reduce the disruption that they can have on our lives and the lives of those around us The best treatment is usually a combination of medication, counselling and self-management, but obtaining counselling via the NHS can mean a lengthy wait, depending upon where you live. The importance of early diagnosis and treatment cannot be overstated.
