I'm not convinced that this is the case. I've seen vast improvements in treatments & medications in my lifetime (of course I'll be 60 in June). There have been entire classes of new meds developed over the decades...& the pharma companies rake in a ton of money developing new drugs.

As others have noted, however, the problem remains finding the right cocktail. Other than suffering from depression a few times a year, I've been quite stable on the manic side of things for quite some time. I guess I should be grateful that I've found a cocktail that is effective, but doesn't affect me too much in the realm of side-effects. I hope those of you who still struggle with your meds can find a solution soon.