Amp! I think it's awesome you finally have some kind of an idea what's up in your life. My ex was manic-depressive.. but he refused to get help, and not only did it destroy our relationship, it's still destroying his life. You've taken the first step, you're getting informed. I will say though DO be careful with the medication.. Sometimes it will help, and sometimes it can practically makes you a vegetable. If so, ask your doctor.. there are other medications/helpful solutions.
Bi-Polar disorder definitely stems from a chemical imbalance in the brain. Seratonin is a huge contributing factor to your emotional stability/well-being, and it is one of the chemicals that is lacking in Bi-Polar people. Shrimp is a good source of seratonin, and if you do a search on the internet, or perhaps health food stores, you can get more information on more suppliments etc that you can take to assist your condition. A good diet definitely contributes positively. If you ever need to talk, advice, etc (I'm fairly well read on these types of subjects), resources to do some research, I would be pleased to extend my help. Feel free to icq me 3522039 or email
[email protected]. Best of luck Amp!