Can I improve my bipolar without professional help?

I'm a bipolar too. Without medication i feel worse. Medication should be taken in order to perform normally in everyday life.

I've found that wellness practices can substantially improve well-being and outlook. However, my opinion is that alternative therapies can only address only a limited part of a biological disorder.

Asking for help is the best organized way that can active gives you very great result and very fast so yes ask professional for help.

Sure you can! You just have to work very hard to pin point what causes your highs and lows and things that may trigger it.

There's many alternative methods to helping mental issues. If professional help isn't an option for whatever reason, taking small steps to recovering can still have the same improvement. The first step is acknowledging your condition which you have already done, so congratulations! There's so many websites and support centres willing to help you out, including everyone here at 7 cups. Just talking to people can help more than you think. Take everything day by day, practice mindfulness and meditation and surround yourself with people who make you happy and support you. You can overcome this stay strong :)

I have not personally had bipolar but many have said it is hard to manage it without professional help or at least having medication for it. But from what I can tell by individuals I know who do have bipolar, you can manage it without professional help. You just need to find what works for you! You may find a lot of "spiritual" things will help balance yourself. Meditations, music, aromatherapy, journaling, etc.

There are steps you can take, yes. If at all possible it's best to get professional help, but if you cannot I would suggest researching "in the moment" tips to deal with manic and depressive episodes. You can practice better habits in the rest of your life to try and minimize stress, and try to identify the triggers of your manic/depressive episodes and work on avoiding them.

You can if you are truly commiting yourself to feel better and that you are surrounded by supportive people. But I believe it's best if you speak to someone who can guide you through this. It's always best to have someone by your side than going through this process alone.

Bipolar is a condition that can consume you, you may not ever be 'cured', but learning ways to cope will help you function in everyday life. Try things like meditating, exercising regularly and eating healthy to make you feel good inside, giving you the confidence to wake up every day and know that you are a strong individual just for getting out of bed. Don't be afraid to talk to the people around you, sometimes all you need is someone to just listen, just like what we do here at 7 cups.

You can lesson those periods of depression with meditation, eating healthy, exercise, and general self-care. However, therapists can help you figure out what to do in those times of crisis. Psychiatrists can treat the mental parts of your body that aren't functioning how they are supposed to. So, you can improve moments, but it wouldn't be completely improved in the long run without help and support.