I think it's all up to the risk vs. reward when it comes to medications. If the risks are worth the outcome, then it's a good path for you. If not, then try other things.
I agree that bipolar is not a mood disorder. I actually don't think it's any type of mood disorder. I think it does other things to us that happen to mess with our moods. That's just how I feel about it.
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