There are coping techniques and then there is brain chemistry. We have to balance the two. DBT, therapy, psych meds- all these things have to work together. Its not one over the other.

I agree with Turtlesoup, too: Sometimes, its just chemistry and you can't think yourself out of it. I know that certainly was the case during my manic episode last Fall.

By the way, this is my 8,000th post! (I just thought I'd point that out. lol)