I feel for you, hun... I'm 19 & still not treated yet! I've basically been spinning out of control for the past 2 years, though I suspect I was bipolar WELL before that. I'm basically flat broke & waiting for my student loan to come in because I need to get an ID here in Puerto Rico so I can qualify for the government insurance programme so I can get treated, not only for my psychological b/s, but also get diagnosed & treated for my various physical problems... I went to a psych clinic that helped diagnose & medicate people that were in desperate financial need, but I kind of decided I didn't need it since I got over my depressive spell. Silly me. :/

I really hope you get this sorted out. If there's a will, there's a way!