Dear Seventyeight, I have survived a "bipolar" complex brain chemistry disorder, and one of the things that helped me was a brain healing technology called Center Point. You can research it online, at Center Pointe Research Institute. It helps the two sides of the brain reconnect and rebalance each other, and it is safe to use with meds. It is recommended that you use it with meditation, which is helpful in it's own right. I have posted a link to one kind of meditation under the Self Help forum. I am always hopeful, because I could not tolerate meds so i had no choice but to learn how to manage without them, so I am always hope that others will find the strength to do the same. If you can afford it and are close to a good Doctor of Acupuncture, I was also astonished to find that it could remove OCD's and other side-issues. Wishing you all the success you can have,,, Gus