I have an excellent primary care physician who knows a little about bipolar disorder, but who is also very accessible. Plus, if things ever get beyond what he feels we can handle, he has no problem referring me to an experienced psychiatrist and/or asking a psychiatric hospital to admit me.

This GP successfully got me off of Zyprexa and on Geodon, which was much better for me. He also helped me to navigate one of the most difficult times of my life and was my primary advocate when I applied for SSD.

My well-being has increased quite a bit since I started seeing this GP, so I'm going to go with option 2.