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How To Treat Disability Caused By Bipolar Disorder?

I was diagnosed with bipolar 12years ago Iam feeling much better and take my meds like I m suppose to I am on disability I have asked my dr if I could go back to work he said no.I admit I dont do well when I get out of my routine,So what do you think?
Tue, 21 Apr 2015
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Dear sir, You can very well be upgraded from disability but after a certain period of observation by your treating doctor,when he get the confidence of your recovery and stable routine behaviour,he may upgrade you and you can join the work.Meanwhile i would suggest you to take regular medications as prescribed and follow a healthy routine, spend quality time with family, have balanced diet and do regular exercise, yoga and medidation.You should attend behavior therapy and counselling sessions with your Doctor.Have confidence and strong will power,you and only you can do it.
All the best and wish you a healthy life ahead.
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How To Treat Disability Caused By Bipolar Disorder?

Dear sir, You can very well be upgraded from disability but after a certain period of observation by your treating doctor,when he get the confidence of your recovery and stable routine behaviour,he may upgrade you and you can join the work.Meanwhile i would suggest you to take regular medications as prescribed and follow a healthy routine, spend quality time with family, have balanced diet and do regular exercise, yoga and medidation.You should attend behavior therapy and counselling sessions with your Doctor.Have confidence and strong will power,you and only you can do it. All the best and wish you a healthy life ahead. Thanks for your query.