Welcome to PC ..

As other said .. Many people are on a handful of meds to help there bipolar.

Usually the difference between I or I is a manic episode ..even If only one happens its enough to warrant a Bipolar I diagnosis..

But the most important part it to treat the symptoms and learns ways to stay stable , healthy diet exercise, coping skills, meditation , mindfulness, Boundaries ,Therapy etc .. Bipolar needs to be treated from all sides.

Welcome to PC