Hey, I too am struggling with bipolar disorder... and well honestly it sucks... I'm probably the most up and down person anyone will ever meet... a few years back when I was first diagnosed, my parents thought it was just a bunch of BS... that nothing at all could possibly be wrong, it was just a teenager seeking attention. Which wasn't the case at all... And after meeting with numerous doctor's, specialists, counsellors I finally found a strategy that worked for me... I would see my therapist once a week, we met for an hour, clearly discussing absolutely everything... She had me make a chart to document my moods for a month straight, and then she presented it to my parents, after making it seem very clear to my parents, she then started to meet with them for an hour after my session each week. Saying all the things to them I wished I could say to them, but felt I couldn't even after they realized I was suffering... It really has helped... and as far as your doctor taking you off your meds... GO SEE someone else... especially is you're already having issues with coping... I know I often feel like I'm alone in a world of madness, but I have to continue to tell myself, I can't win the battle if I don't put up a fight... Do whatever it takes to make yourself feel better, stop at nothing, life can be a beautiful thing, it's just a matter of finding that beauty for yourself! Best of Luck!
-Mel