We are told that disorders such as Bipolar are life-long and must be treated, by drugs and I think also by therapy. Sometimes I do think the drugs have too many side effects, but I don't think many of us have much choice. I do wish psychiatrists would keep a better eye on how long they keep people on the same drugs. Even pain meds tend to "poop out" with long-term use or else more and more of the drugs are needed to produce the same effects. I have been on MANY drugs over the years and now only take two just meant for my bipolar, thank goodness.