If mood control without meds was possible for us, we wouldn't be here. And yes people often still have mood swings while on meds. That is when you call your pdoc and change meds or dosage. It takes awhile to find that right cocktail for you. It sounds like your pdoc is using the basics in meds to treat you which is fine but I wonder if his selection is limit in your country?With lithium just remember to get your blood tests done regularly and drink a lot of water. Please don't try prayer as your go to for bipolar. I promise it won't help the chemical imbalance you're experiencing in your mind. That's great that your mom went that long with only 2 episodes but maybe she struggles in her own mind everyday. Maybe there's more about her and your brother that you don't know. You chose to seek medical attention and don't feel bad about it. This is a good thing. Is therapy available for you as well?

Dx: BP2, PTSD, bulimia/anorexia
Risperdal 4mg
Trileptal 300mgs
Buspar 45mgs
Ativan 1mg PRN
Vyvance 70mgs PRN