Sometimes it depends on the pdoc. I thought I was leveled out for a while, but this doctor is almost always changing things. I guess I'm not very stable though over the past 6 months....but as someone above stated, the goal is to level you out so things don't need to keep changing.

Occasionally, I want to downplay my symptoms, out of fear that meds will change drastically, since she's thrown ideas out there, but my pdoc seems to respect my decisions, if I don't want to make extreme changes most of the time.

This is just my experience though. A lot of people find long-term stability with BP, and I have found benefits from meds, for sure. Having a pdoc that you trust and that will let you have autonomy in your treatment is essential, while still working to get you stable. I hope you find the right combo soon that you'll feel comfortable with and will help you in the long-term. Also, take note that most of us have symptoms with meds, but it doesn't necessarily warrant change.

If they are manageable symptoms, then I've been with pdocs who just like to keep an eye on things. Although the occasional change is commonly needed, I know people with BP who find long-term stability, so keep hope!