I'm against meds for kids until all else fails or the symptoms are deadly. If you have bipolar you should not just be on an anti-depressant. That alone can make you suicidal. Ask your parents if you can take the meds like they are anti-biotics until you get past them. Ask your psychiatrist for an as needed anti psychotic or anti-anxiety for when things get "to much" because your parents do not believe in medication.