coming back from bipolar can be a long journey but it can be done if you are patient and persistent. it took me over two years to find the right meds to address my bipolar. I was really picky. I would not tolerate side effects. my pdocs hated me, but I finally found the right combo of meds that worked to completely irradicate my symptoms and now I no longer cycle. it is really nice to have a normal life now. no longer suicidally depressed, no more destructive manias. it can be done. it just takes work. you can do it. take care. feel free to pm me if you want to chat