I applaud your determination to take care of yourself.

You don't say if you're on meds, but one thing that everyone with mental health issues needs to understand is that we need to give our brains the nutrients it needs to function properly so feel normal. I suspect [and this is my own opinion] that those with a genetic predisposition towards depression and bipolar aren't able to produce adequate neurotransmitters from food we eat, and need to take various supplements to meet our needs.

Amino acids are the building blocks of neurotransmitters, and amazingly effective in treating mood disorders because they work on treating the problem, not just medicating the symptoms.

Here's a good article on amino acids and mood:

https://experiencelife.com/article/a...-improve-mood/

This is a brain function questionnaire that shows what neurotransmitters are related to what feelings and emotions.

http://drjolee.com/Brain-Function-Questionnaire.pdf