I have several rather uncomfortable questions, but am itching for answers....

I have done bad things in the past, I believe these are related to hypomanic episodes. These are usually characterized by increased sex drive and feeling out of control (and have unfortunately acted on it nonetheless). They don't last long (just a few weeks) but I can get myself into trouble. Afterward I feel like a different person, and I'm filled with regret for what I did, and I can't understand how I could even do such things.

That said, I have changed my life for the better. I've been in a stable, healthy and truth-based relationship for years, I am seeing a therapist weekly, I am doing well at my job and feel valued, and I have a strong support network spread over ~4 close friends.

What I'm worried about is, if I have another "episode" or start to feel out of control, can I weather through without ruining all I've worked to hard for? Can mood stabilizers save me from myself? If you are on mood stabilizers, can you tell me that you have truly CHANGED and are now a better person?