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[quote=Anonymous]Yes.  But, there may be "relapses" as with any chronic disease.  See Kay Redfield Jamison and he books, one of the world's foremost experts in bipolar and a person with bipolar herself.

A Washingtonian to look at for an example of a bipolar person with a successful life and well-managed disease is Bob Boorstin, former White House aide in the Clinton Administration. He has written about his illness (and people as written about him) and he continues to advocate for mental health treatment.

Respurces: NAMI Family-to-Family is great.  Bipolar person should have good paychaitrist knowledgeavle about bipolar specifically, as well as. a good PhD paychologist for therapy, support and patient education.  Best outcomes occur when patient has a committment to medication.  Also, therapy, exercise and stress management and maintenance of social rhythms and sleep is important (read about IPSRT - interpersonal social rhythm therapy)

All bipolar patients should have a healthcare proxy document that gives power to a family member to make healthcare decisions in certain circumastances as well as power of attorney for financial and other decisions and permission for sharing of health info and educational info.  One common problem that parents (and orther caregivers) find is that although socially/culturally they feel obligated to provide care and shelter for an ill person, legally, the healthcare system is not permitted to share info.  Same goes for universities.  It's important to plan for contingencies now while the bipolar person is well.[/quote]

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