I'm the opposite, maybe because I've only been diagnosed for 6 months. I've fought and fought to get any support but received none. After my diagnosis I wasn't given any information about BP, not even a leaflet so everything I know is self taught.
I've been prescribed medication and that's it, though finally after 6 months I've been told I should have an appt with the psychiatrist to see how things are going (I believe there's more than BP), but I haven't been given a date yet.
That said, I can understand why people feel like giving up on treatment as I've had days when I feel fine and convince myself there's nothing wrong. I then remind myself to go and read through the symptoms of BP and to have a look at the situation it's put me in and then I feel more inclined to stay on the meds.