I have bipolar disorder and have been on psych meds for 10 years. It took a lot of trial and error to find the medications that work the best for me. While the process can be long and frustrating, it is so worth it to be patient and not give up. Medications used to treat bipolar disorder prevent mania and depression episodes. They also will reduce the severity of an episode if they don’t completely prevent it. The meds create a floor and ceiling blocking your emotions from going all the way down