i agree with you and with the other wise and wonderful posters as well. i think meds should be taken when one is feeling distressed without a strong enough "reasons" for it (although of course everyone has different reasons and different reactions) or if one is finding it rather difficult to cope with it. i think it may be a good idea to discuss this with your own pdocs and therapists if you ever have doubts about what is happening then. i don't have bipolar though so Please do take my words with a grain of salt. It is just my opinion i think. Sending many safe, warm hugs to BOTH you, @Gabyunbound, your Family, your Friends and ALL of your Loved Ones! Keep fighting and keep rocking NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, OK?!