Hey winkynjr-I hear you! I hate taking meds, but for me without them I can't survive! I'm on Lamictal for bpolar and I find it helpful but only at a very high dose (600mg)! It keeps the depressive episodes further apart. For me I need to adjust my med cocktail quite often to be stable. But, the AAP's like Latuda are the meds that keep me stable on a daily basis. Usually, pdocs put bpolar individuals on both an anti-convulsant like Lamictal and anti-psychotic, like Latuda, and sometimes even add an anti-depressant like Viibryd, as well. Best of luck!!