I don't know how to put this nicely, but people talk about inducing mania a lot on here. Does anyone think about what it does to there loved ones, the hell they get to go thru? I take my meds for not just me, but a big reason is my family. I know that if I don't take my meds I will then lose my job, then lose my house. That affects my family, not just me. I don't like taking these stupid meds and dealing with the side effects but I have to do it. Have I questioned the BP? Sure I have. If your pdoc is pushing more pills on you and you don't feel you need them, then maybe it's time to see another pdoc and see what they say. Have you been told by more than one pdoc that you are bipolar?

I'm really not trying to be mean, I just want you to look at how it will affect your loved ones as well, and I would hate to see you go thru the hell of a manic phase that really isn't necessary when there is other options.