I hope that everything works out. It does sound like you have done a good job planning for whatever may come your way. As for me, I'm kind of torn. I hate my meds but I'm also happy for them at some level. There's been times where I had to go without my meds for a few days and everything just comes back and it's a very hellish and messy experience.

Have you considered trying something other then meds? From my understanding Fish oil in the right ratio of DHA and EPA can help a decent amount, and it's not like that would have any bad side effects (Or at least not that I know of). Sadly us being who we are can't really take that many herbs because it just triggers mood swings since our brains work differently. An example is one time before I was diagnosed my dad got me something called rescue remedy. It apparently calms you down pretty fast if you're in a bit of a tough spot. But 5mins after taking it I started to flip out and cried for 2 hours. So you have to be careful. But there are other options out there that are not as strong as the meds they give to people who are bipolar and more natural. The only down side is if you do have a bad moment it's not like you can jump ship and start taking meds again. You'd have to wait for whatever natural remedy you're taking to leave your system since most of them react with psychotropics medications.

I've also been very interested in the plant Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum). It has Mesembrine and Mesembrenone that act as an SSRI (Not quite sure about the Selective part though. It might be an SRI). It's also good for energy, makes you calm and at higher doses gives an effect close to weed. You can even grow it yourself. But I don't know how it would act with someone that's bipolar. Sadly I also can't try it out because of my meds, apparently it's predicted that it would react with psymeds.

Just thought I'd bring up those options.