I think the key word here is "disorder". Having bipolar means that the chemistry in your brain is not right and medication is needed to achieve a healthy balance . Similiar to a diabetic who needs medication to balance the chemicals in his /her body that regulate sugar . Having said that , I must say that my faith in God has been instrimental in managing my bipolar illness. First though I had to get my "head right " before I was able to rationaly deal with my spiritual healing . By regularly seeing both my physciatrist , for the medications I needed , and my therapist to deal with emotional wellness I was able to openly enter into a relationship with God . I must say that now I have come to a place of healing . I still strugle at times but I have all the tools I need to walk through the problems with a sense of peace . I could not see the light at the end of the tunnel before working a treatment plan with my doctors . Now I can . I can now reach for my savior without all the "noise in my head " telling me it is hopeless, God doesnt understand or care , it is my fault , I am just a bad person . This was my disease talking . Now that my disease is "managaged" I can clearly talk to and hear my God through prayer , reading his word and seeing through my circumstances to the purpose of this life He has given me. I pray this for you .
Take care and God bless,
Sher