Can Bipolar Affective Disorder be cured? Or is it a lifelong illness? Will I have to take medicines forever? I often experience apparent auditory, visionary and sensory hallucinations after my breakup with my ex girlfriend; so please suggest the required treatment.
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There is presently no known cure for bipolar disorder. However, with the help of skilled medical management, a person with bipolar disorder is able to lead a stable and productive life, and may, over time, be able to reduce the level of their medication.
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Dear lybrate-user, As such Bipolar Affective Disorder has no cure. But medicine can be stopped after 3-5 year of last episode. Medicine need to be stopped under strict supervision of psychiatrist. For your auditory, visual and sensory hallucination, we need to talk to you before any treatment. I hope this will help you. All d best.
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Mental disorders are treatable just like other medical disorders. Take example of diabetes and hypertension. Medicines of bipolar affective disorder can be stopped 5 years after the last episode and should be stopped under supervision. And since you are experiencing hallucinations it is possibility that you are having flashes of events and also may be having episode of depression but before starting any treatment. You need to consult a psychiatrist. All the best.
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