Story after story, when I take the meds, I'm fine. When I don't, there horrific things happen. The key to regulating bipolar disorder is that every patient has to find the inspiration to take the medication, and that's different for everyone.

This is a great page for people who have bipolar disorder, especially people who are newly diagnosed or a little low on hope at the moment. The personal stories, especially, provide a long-term perspective that a person can often only get from those who've been there.