I've had a lot of unhelpful experiences with meds. One med did help for a while... not very much though. Now I'm allergic to all the meds I try. I definitely prefer alternative approaches. I haven't found anything very effective for me though, I would start with finding a non judgmental therapist (or even a friend).. I have not found a therapist with listening ears, or useful advice. I live in an out of the way forest (things are about 30 years behind with MH issues here. They label for their expedience and their agenda, they do not care if the label is accurate. (not always but in the more ''difficult cases'' like me they do).. They do not have the time. I think my worst ''episodes'' are reduced as I live with my husband (who hates anger or anything out of ''control'' so I have to stuff it somehow)