I think it's very dangerous for a person to think they can solve it themselves. For many people with bipolar it takes the right medication, a good Psychiatrist, a good therapist,supportive/healthy friends and family, excellent self care (eating properly, exercising, sleeping regularly etc.).

I tried for years to "fix" myself and it never worked. I was forced into accepting help (I was hospitalized where I received my diagnosis). Had that not happened I would have never become stable.