I had a pdoc tell me that bipolar is worst in your teens and 20s. He works solely with adolescents now. I dont believe him. According to him I should have been in remission right now simply because of my age. I think its more likely that you just find the right meds after a few years of tinkering with the cocktail.

If things continue to feel like they’re shifting, maybe give the treatment team a call and try to avoid a full on catastrophe. I think the key to managing bipolar is being proactive to avoid full on episodes.