Hey Phil. You are very well spoken for a 13 year old, I admire your ability to express yourself concisely. I work with kids as a youth and family counselor and I can tell you that you are not the only one who is going through this, I work with a lot of people your age who are struggling with being diagnosed as bipolar. I understand your anger and resentment at being diagnosed as bipolar and you're struggle with taking meds. When I was first diagnosed, I was so angry and didn't want to believe what the doctors were telling me. I ignored it for over a year but you know, denying it didn't make it untrue. I didn't see what the big deal was until I hit bottom (couldn't take care of myself anymore). The thing is, what is bottom for you? Is it hospitalization? You have to figure out what it is you want and how to get it. If you want to stay out of hospitals and you need to take your meds to do so, then do so. Just something to think about. I hope you figure out what you want and make steps toward achieving it. Take care.