I take antipsychotics and find they help reduce my symptoms. At the moment I am battling a mixed episode so I am increasing the amount of antipsychotics I take. It is helping. I really couldn't function without it. I am most afraid of the weight gain issues so I reduce my AP intake as soon as I can when feeling well. Thankfully the only other side effect for me is restless legs syndrome. Which only happens once in a while. I wouldn't say I am terrified but I am cautious int my use of AP's. Recently I dropped my AD as it may have been contributing to rapid cycling. I have noticed no change really but am glad to at least be off one med. I still use Lithium which is a great mood stabiliser for me.