I refuse lithium as id rather take anything than that. Look up your insurance drug coverage list and match it with possible mood stabilizers, anti psychotics, and antidepressants. This way you have a full list that you can ask your doctor to rule out. If you do have bipolar. Lithium is often used in situations where the mental illness causes suicidal tendencies and other treatment hasn't worked for suicidal-ness.

As far as which bipolar you have it depend on the severity of the mania. The longevity of the episodes tell if you have classic, rapid, or ultra rapid bipolar.