I was recently hospitalized and diagnosed with Bipolar 2. I was put on Depakote and Wellbutrin and I do not like them. I do not like meds in general. I don't even take ibuprofen for headaches. Medications are NOT the right path for me. Everything about them screams bad and wrong to me. They may help others but I am not going down that road. Even just being on them the short time, I didn't like the feelings that I got.

That being said, I've been doing research on alt. ways to deal with it. One being minerals, vitamins, amino acids and the like. This will take a good deal more of research but it's a start. I've also been looking into different types of therapy and CBT looks like it might be a good place to start for me. As well as anger management classes as that is a big part of my illness for me.

I'm taking a multi angle approach and would like some advice and pointers. If you have done this, could you help me out? Thanks.

Also, please no meds lecture.