Just remember that cold turkeying medications will often exaggerate symptoms of bipolar and depression. Thats why its important to talk to a doctor who knows about tapering. When you stop taking a med after a long time, your body has stopped producing that neurotransmitter. (Or greatly reduced the production) That is why tapering is so long.

Mind over matter in choosing healthier alternatives along with treatment. You ultimately choose a lot of things in your life and youre not totally helpless. You choose to eat the donut over the apple. You choose to call your pdoc or ride out symptoms. You choose to join support sites to meet like minded people. Bipolar disorder is not a choice, but we are still capable of making choices.