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Is it at all possible for an individual, however unlikely (so I guess more "has it ever been recorded") to manage their bipolar disorder WITHOUT the use of stabilizing medications? As in to be of sound mind and will enough to recognise what is happening to them as it happens and almost functionally disconnect themselves from it (or some other form of self-management)? Or does the very fact that their mind is the thing being affected make these basically impossible?

Sorry if this is a naive sounding question guys, keep up the great work.

That's pretty much the answer I expected, but still interesting nonetheless. Thanks Dr. Rob! You're a legend.

Do you struggle with depression or anything related to mental illness? I think I remember reading somewhere that loss of smell was the sense most strongly correlated with depression because of some neuro link I don't remember. Since you've never been able to, which is a bit different, I'm curious as to whether it's the same for you at all.