the mind is such a thing when you think about it. I don't suffer from imbalances (...that I know of, everyone I know thinks am a bit krazy) , but I have many friends and siblings that are fighting with the constant daily confusions, and I believe it gets better with time, that, it's important to keep socializing and keep active. Some of the medications can have the opposite effects, hence making depression worse. But you can talk to your Dr. about lowering doses and alternatives, about joining Bipolar programs or social activities, trainings, workouts, etc.. Breathing deeply, looking at sunsets, having good thoughts and good friends, all those things produces serotonin. I am not saying they are all you need to be stable, but the more you have the more it helps. I know some hot springs in the rocky mtns have a lot of lithium and I used to bathe there for days, and felt a more stable mind afterwards. being absorbed by the skin. Anywho I hope you get good comments and keep "coming out!"