I've started taking Sensoril (ashwaganda/withania semnifera). The studies I've read indicate it could help with general cognition as part of recovery and maintenance as well as reducing cortisol levels when under stress.

I withhold my optimism as most all alternative treatments I've read about so far are basically snake oil sold by companies that prey upon the hope of the mentally ill. Another factor is that while the studies appear to have been thorough and peer reviewed in reputable journals I do not possess the experience nor expertise required to discern the legitimacy of the studies.

Even if these studies are accurate and Sensoril has the same efficacy for me as it did for the test groups there will be a great deal of uncertainty regarding whatever the eventual outcome is.

I have not been able to hope for something to effectively treat my bipolar in a long time and I do not believe my low expectations will change anytime soon. It just seems like profit always supercedes patient well-being when it comes to treating mental illness regardless of which treatment methodology is being applied.