Gotta take it for now. Talk to the pdoc, say why you don't want to take it, go from there. That's my opinion. Or, if you're not, at least write down a list of the behaviors the manic you does that you don't like so you can avoid them. Maybe leave credit cards at home when going somewhere. Don't plan big trips. Make sure you get sleep. My biggest mania thing is hypersexuality, so for me, the note would be "STAY AWAY FROM BOYS" LOL