Hello violinm9, welcome to PC. There are many people who have Bipolar, like myself, who aren't on Lithium. There are so many medication options available, as mentioned by the posts above me.

That being said, the diagnosis itself isn't as important as focusing on the issues behind the diagnosis (although the diagnosis is still important). So although the Bipolar label may be a frightening thought, try to concentrate instead on tackling the issues you're struggling with. Remember, you are not a label.