I hope this new Pdoc you have is willing to work with you to find the right treatment for your symptoms .. Everyones Bipolar is unique so there is a no one size fits all.

I think everyone should be concerned about what medications they are putting into there body. I mean we only get one body after all.

There are lots of life style changes you can make that will help you cope and maybe even reduce the amount of medications you are on , if you decide to take medications.

Im really sorry you went through so much horrid pain coming off psych meds.. That should have never happened..In situations like that (stopping a med cold turkey ) it should be done inpatient where they have medications to help you come off them safely and certainly not become as sick as you were.