My psychiatrist saved my marriage , and my life. Too bad I was age 63 before my wife made me see the right one. The one before, saw him for about 3 years, wasn't the right one. He was not given me right medications. So the "right" one is best. Just like the right medications, and for God's sake do not decide to stop taken them just because "you" want to. I gave up all smoking, and pot, and alcohol because that can interfere with your medicines. Especially in the early stages when your doctor is trying to find what will work best. I personally feel only a doctor will be able to find out what is going on, and you can see here there is much. Think I read the sooner the better for your brain and it functions runs better. I am Bipolar II.