Hi Cubbiesgirl23. BipolaRNurse covered everything super well, so I don't have anything to add except that I am new to accepting my diagnosis and my pdoc put me on a VERY low dose of Lithium. He was super hesitant to jump into meds too, and i am still wrestling with it. It has been about 2 months now and i feel much more stable, much more aware of mood fluctuations, and more like life is bearable. I still get ups and downs but they are far less extreme. I hope you find comfort and help here at PC, i know i have. Glad your here : )